Commonly Confused Words

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. His gradual assent (A) / ascent (B) to the rank of Admiral General, itself speaks volumes of his focus and determination.
II. After months of dispute, the labour union and the government have reached an amicable (A) / amiable (B) agreement.
III. The principal waivered (A) / wavered (B) on his decision to accept or reject the proposal given by the staff
IV. The defence lawyer was unable to illicit (A) / elicit (B) any evidence from the witness.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. There is no need to alter (A) / altar (B) the sequence of events accept (A) / except (B) if there is an unforeseen incident.
II. The stare (A) / stair (B) of the police officer was enough for the suspect to blurt out the truth.
III. His childlike (A) / childish (B) behaviour resulted in smiles on the faces of many spectators.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The students were asked to cite (A) / site (B) real life examples in their theses.
II. The soldiers decided to lay ambush near the creak (A) / creek (B).
III. Scientists claim that there are thousands of unexplored mineral ores (A) / oars (B) in North America.
IV. As she walked down the aisle (A)/ isle (B) with her father, she looked very beautiful.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The soldier sensed a martial (A) / marshal (B) approach in the attitude of the visitor.
II. The committee is said to lean (A) / lien (B) towards his proposal.
III. The straight (A) / strait (B) has been a matter of dispute between the two states.
IV. Maize (A) / Maze (B) flour is used as a staple food in many countries.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The clergy have been averse (A) / adverse (B) to accept any change in their system.
II. The Foreign Minister advised (A)/ adviced (B) the government to initiate a comprehensive dialogue with its neighbours.
III. The sermon struck a cord (A) / chord (B) in Mohit's heart and he decided to forgive the perpetrator (A)/ perpetuator (B) of the crime.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. Most were curious people like me who had come for a joy ride, eager (A) / anxious (B) to look at the new train.
II. The king decided to draw in the reigns (A)/ reins (B) of the rebels and ordered the execution of their leader.
III. Cinema is a world of illusions (A) / allusions (B) and has deceived many.
IV. Although she is an amateur in culinary arts, she has a great palate (A)/ pallet (B) for different types of cuisines.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. He has behaved like a retch (A)/ wretch (B) most of the time, and now wants to turn over a new leaf.
II. Animal-rights groups have been protesting over the use of fir (A) / fur (B) in producing winter wears.
III. Vomiting usually denotes (A) / connotes (B) a severe case of food poisoning.
IV. The freezes (A) / friezes (B) on the wall implied a great aesthetic sense of the owner.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The aide (A) / aid (B) was delivered on time at the famine-stricken part of the country
II. Coffee colonels (A) / kernels (B) go through a vigorous process of fermentation.
III. The beauty of the coral (A) / corral (B) reef dazzled the divers.
IV. A fairy (A) / ferry (B) has been assigned to the village to ease the transportation to the city.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The ordinance (A) / ordnance (B) displayed by the neighbouring countries is a wake up call to our government.
II. A silent wife connotes (A) / denotes (B) danger.
III. There are different kinds of wars the world continuously (A) / continually (B) finds itself engaged in.
IV. The teacher censored (A)/ censured (B) the students for coming late.

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. We must accept the artist's ingenuous (A) / ingenious (B) ability to design such an efficient machine.
II. Sheila empathised (A) / sympathised (B) with the plight of her friend and promised to help her recover from the unfortunate incident.
III. The eager troupe (A)/ troop (B) of sightseers wanted to visit every part of the city.
IV. The punctuality of the senior staff of the company lays a good precedence (A)/ precedent (B) for the rest of the employees.