Commonly Confused Words #3-4
Questions and Answers
- 1.
______ means in a fixed position
Explanation
Stationary means being in a fixed position. It refers to an object or person that is not moving or changing position. This term is commonly used to describe something that is not in motion, stable, or immobile. It can be used to describe objects like furniture or buildings that are fixed in one place, or to describe a person who is not moving or actively engaged in physical activity.Rate this question:
- 2.
_____ means one plus one
Explanation
The given statement suggests that the word "two" means one plus one. In other words, the word "two" represents the numerical value that is obtained when one is added to one.Rate this question:
- 3.
_____ means in one side and out the other
- 4.
_____ is the contraction of they are
Explanation
"They're" is the contraction of "they are". It combines the pronoun "they" with the verb "are" and shortens it to form a contraction. This contraction is commonly used in informal writing and speech to indicate the plural form of "they" and the present tense of "are".Rate this question:
- 5.
_____ means hurled, tossed
Explanation
The word "threw" means to hurl or toss something. It is the past tense of the verb "throw."Rate this question:
- 6.
______ means in the direction of; toward; also used as the first word in an infinitive
Explanation
The word "to" is used to indicate movement or direction towards something. It is also used as the first word in an infinitive verb form, indicating the purpose or intention of an action.Rate this question:
- 7.
____ is the possessive form of the pronoun who
Explanation
"Whose" is the possessive form of the pronoun "who." It is used to show ownership or possession of something by someone. In other words, when we want to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a person or thing, we use "whose." For example, "Whose book is this?" or "I don't know whose car that is."Rate this question:
- 8.
_____ means to receive sounds through the ears
Explanation
"Hear" is the correct answer because it refers to the action of receiving sounds through the ears. It is the sense that allows us to perceive and understand sounds in our environment.Rate this question:
- 9.
______ means wholly or entirely; to a great extent
Explanation
The word "quite" means wholly or entirely, or to a great extent. It is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.Rate this question:
- 10.
______ is a conjunction used in comparisons
Explanation
"Than" is a conjunction used in comparisons. It is commonly used to show a contrast or difference between two things or people. It is used to indicate that one thing is greater, smaller, better, worse, etc. than another. For example, "She is taller than her brother" or "I would rather go to the beach than stay at home." In both cases, "than" is used to compare and highlight the difference between the two subjects.Rate this question:
- 11.
_____ going to the store for Mom?
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who's
Correct Answer
B. Who'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Who's." "Who's" is a contraction of "who is" and is used to ask about the person who is going to the store for Mom. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, which is not suitable in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who is _____ language arts teacher?
- A.
Your
- B.
You're
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
The correct answer is "your." This is because "your" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership or relationship. In this sentence, "your" is used to indicate that the language arts teacher belongs to the person being addressed. On the other hand, "you're" is a contraction of "you are" and would not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I'd like a piece of gum _____.
- A.
To
- B.
Too
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
B. TooExplanation
The correct answer is "too". In this sentence, "too" is used to indicate an excessive amount or degree. It shows that the speaker wants a piece of gum in addition to something else, implying that they already have something or have had enough of something.Rate this question:
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- 14.
You can _____ to be a leader or a follower in life.
- A.
Choose
- B.
Chose
Correct Answer
A. ChooseExplanation
The correct answer is "choose" because it is the present tense form of the verb and it matches the subject "you" in the sentence. The word "to" indicates that there is a choice or decision to be made, and "choose" is the appropriate verb to convey that meaning. "Chose" is the past tense form of the verb and would not be grammatically correct in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The room was completely _____ as the students took the test.
- A.
Quite
- B.
Quiet
Correct Answer
B. QuietExplanation
The correct answer is "quiet". The word "quiet" is the adjective form of the noun "quietness" and describes a state of calm or silence. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the room was silent or free from noise as the students took the test. "Quite" is an adverb that means to a certain extent or degree, and it does not fit the sentence as it does not convey the same meaning as "quiet".Rate this question:
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- 16.
I don't know why the are arguing; ____ on the same team.
- A.
Their
- B.
They're
- C.
There
Correct Answer
B. They'reExplanation
The correct answer is "they're" because it is the contraction of "they are," which fits appropriately in the sentence. The sentence suggests that the people mentioned in the sentence are arguing, indicating that they are not on the same team.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Jason, _____ in first place presently, won last year as well.
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who's
Correct Answer
B. Who'sExplanation
The correct answer is "who's". In the given sentence, "who's" is the contraction of "who is" and is used to refer to Jason. It indicates that Jason is currently in first place and also won last year.Rate this question:
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- 18.
My little brother watched me build a snowman _____ the window.
- A.
Threw
- B.
Through
Correct Answer
B. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "through". In this sentence, "through" is used to indicate that the little brother watched the speaker build a snowman by looking out of the window. "Threw" does not make sense in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Marissa recieved colorful pens and ____ for her birthday.
- A.
Stationary
- B.
Stationery
Correct Answer
B. StationeryExplanation
Marissa received colorful pens and stationery for her birthday. Stationery refers to writing materials such as paper, envelopes, and pens. In this context, it makes sense that Marissa would receive stationery along with the colorful pens, as they are commonly used together for writing and communication purposes.Rate this question:
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- 20.
_____ bookbag is red and black?
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who's
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "Whose." This is because "Whose" is the possessive form of "who" and is used to ask about ownership or possession. In this sentence, "Whose bookbag is red and black?" is asking about the ownership of the bookbag, implying that someone owns a bookbag that is red and black.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Bob ran the race faster _____ James.
- A.
Then
- B.
Than
Correct Answer
B. ThanExplanation
The word "than" is used in this sentence to compare the speed at which Bob ran the race with the speed at which James ran the race. It indicates that Bob ran faster in comparison to James.Rate this question:
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- 22.
We are going _____ the mountains over the break.
- A.
To
- B.
Too
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The sentence is indicating a movement towards the mountains over the break. The word "to" is used to express this purpose or direction.Rate this question:
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