Commonly Confused Words Quiz Part 1
Choose the word or words that correctly complete each sentence.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The ____ Hook tied around Peter Pan was____.
- A.
Not/ lose
- B.
Not/ loose
- C.
Knot/lose
- D.
Knot/loose
Correct Answer
D. Knot/looseExplanation
The sentence is referring to a hook that was tied around Peter Pan. The correct answer is "knot/loose" because it implies that the hook was tied securely but not tightly, allowing it to be easily removed or adjusted if necessary.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Don’t hold your _____!
- A.
Breath
- B.
Breathe
Correct Answer
A. BreathExplanation
This phrase is a common expression used to advise someone not to have high expectations or hopes for something. It implies that holding one's breath in anticipation would be futile or unnecessary. Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank is "breath."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Paul Bunyan has a _____ appetite.
- A.
Hardy
- B.
Hearty
Correct Answer
B. HeartyExplanation
The word "hearty" means having a large and robust appetite. Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is "hearty".Rate this question:
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- 4.
____ going to be a superstar!
- A.
You’re
- B.
Your
Correct Answer
A. You’reExplanation
The correct answer is "You're." This is a contraction of "you are," which is the appropriate form to use in this sentence. The sentence is expressing that someone is going to be a superstar, and "you are" is the correct phrase to use to refer to the person being spoken to.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Harry Potter ____ to Hogwarts with Ron and ____.
- A.
Gone/me
- B.
Gone/ I
- C.
Went/me
- D.
Went/ I
Correct Answer
C. Went/meExplanation
The correct answer is "went/me". This is because "went" is the past tense of the verb "go", which is used to describe an action in the past. In this sentence, it indicates that Harry Potter traveled to Hogwarts. "Me" is used as the object pronoun, indicating that Ron and someone else (presumably the speaker) also went to Hogwarts with Harry.Rate this question:
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- 6.
___and ____ went to Atlantis.
- A.
She/I
- B.
She/me
- C.
Her/I
- D.
Her/me
Correct Answer
A. She/IExplanation
The correct answer is "She/I" because when referring to multiple people, the subjective pronoun "she" should be used for the third person and the subjective pronoun "I" should be used for the first person.Rate this question:
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- 7.
____ raining pigs and ponies.
- A.
It's
- B.
Its
Correct Answer
A. It'sExplanation
The correct answer is "It's". The word "It's" is a contraction of "It is" and is used to indicate something that is happening or existing at the present moment. In this case, the phrase "It's raining pigs and ponies" means that there is a heavy rainstorm occurring. The word "Its" is a possessive form of "it" and is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with something else. However, in this context, the word "Its" would not make sense as it does not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
___ were 50 superheroes in ____ comic book.
- A.
Their/there
- B.
Their/they’re
- C.
There/their
- D.
There/they’re
Correct Answer
C. There/theirExplanation
The correct answer is "there/their". "There" is used to indicate a place or location, while "their" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership. In this context, "there" is appropriate to indicate the existence of 50 superheroes in a certain place, and "their" is used to show that the superheroes in question belong to someone.Rate this question:
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- 9.
____ cat was secretly Garfield.
- A.
Their
- B.
They’re
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their." In this sentence, "Their" is the possessive form of the pronoun "they." It indicates that the cat belongs to a group of people or things. Therefore, "Their cat was secretly Garfield" means that the cat belonged to a group of people, and they kept it a secret that the cat's name was Garfield.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Unfortunately for Goldilocks, ____ smarter ____ she thinks.
- A.
Their /then
- B.
Their/than
- C.
They’re/then
- D.
They’re/than
Correct Answer
D. They’re/thanExplanation
Goldilocks is being compared to someone else in terms of intelligence. The correct answer is "they're/than" because it implies that the other person is smarter than Goldilocks. "They're" is the contraction of "they are" and "than" is used to make comparisons.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Super-villains lack ____.
- A.
Principles
- B.
Principals
Correct Answer
A. PrinciplesExplanation
Super-villains lack principles, which refers to a set of moral values or beliefs that guide one's behavior. This means that super-villains do not adhere to any ethical standards or have a sense of right and wrong. They are willing to engage in immoral or criminal activities without any moral compass.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Oprah always tries to boost ____.
- A.
Moral
- B.
Morale
Correct Answer
B. MoraleExplanation
The word "boost" suggests that the missing word should be something that Oprah tries to increase or improve. "Moral" refers to principles of right and wrong, while "morale" refers to the confidence, enthusiasm, and overall mood of a group of people. Given that Oprah is a talk show host and media personality who often aims to inspire and uplift her audience, it is more likely that she tries to boost morale rather than moral.Rate this question:
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- 13.
____the hero ____arms are stretchy?
- A.
Who’s/ who’s
- B.
Who’s/ whose
- C.
Whose/ whose
- D.
Whose/ who’s
Correct Answer
B. Who’s/ whoseExplanation
The correct answer is "Who’s/ whose". "Who’s" is short for "who is" and is used to ask about the subject of a sentence. "Whose" is used to ask about possession or ownership. In this question, we are asking about the hero, so we need to use "Who’s". We are also asking about the arms, which indicates possession, so we need to use "whose".Rate this question:
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- 14.
It is difficult for Judge Judy to _____ criticism.
- A.
Accept
- B.
Except
Correct Answer
A. AcceptExplanation
Judge Judy is unable to accept criticism easily.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Olympic gymnasts did not deserve the ____ because they cheated.
- A.
Metal
- B.
Meddle
- C.
Mettle
- D.
Medal
Correct Answer
D. MedalExplanation
The correct answer is "medal". The word "medal" refers to a reward or honor given to athletes for their achievements. In this context, the Olympic gymnasts cheated and therefore did not deserve to receive a medal.Rate this question:
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- 16.
If you ___ keep playing Rock Band, I’m going __ get a headache, ____!
- A.
Too/ to/two
- B.
To/two/too
- C.
Two/to/too
- D.
Two/too/to
Correct Answer
C. Two/to/tooExplanation
The correct answer is "two/to/too". In the sentence, "If you two keep playing Rock Band, I'm going to get a headache, too!" the word "two" is used to refer to two people, indicating that the speaker is addressing two individuals. The word "to" is used before the verb "keep" to indicate the infinitive form of the verb. The word "too" is used at the end of the sentence to mean "also" or "as well," indicating that the speaker will also get a headache.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Human life was like a ____ to superman.
- A.
Yoke
- B.
Yolk
Correct Answer
A. YokeExplanation
The correct answer is "yoke". In this context, the word "yoke" is used metaphorically to describe the relationship between human life and Superman. A yoke is a wooden beam that is used to join two animals together for pulling a load. Similarly, Superman is portrayed as being superior to humans, and their lives are dependent on him, just like animals are dependent on a yoke for guidance and control.Rate this question:
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- 18.
We’ll only need the ___ essentials on this camping trip.
- A.
Bear
- B.
Bare
Correct Answer
B. BareExplanation
The word "bare" is the correct answer because it means "minimum" or "only what is necessary." In the context of the sentence, it suggests that only the most essential items are needed for the camping trip. "Bear" is not the correct answer because it does not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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- 19.
She remembered that he had ____ her on his motorcycle in the ___ week.
- A.
Passed/passed
- B.
Passed/past
- C.
Past/past
Correct Answer
B. Passed/pastExplanation
The correct answer is "passed/past". In this sentence, "passed" is the past tense of the verb "pass", indicating that he had driven her on his motorcycle in the past. "Past" is used as an adjective to describe the week, indicating that it was a previous week.Rate this question:
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