Application and Vocabulary: Confusing Words Usage Quiz

Their is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership. In this sentence, it correctly indicates that something belongs to a group. The other forms either refer to a place (there) or mean they are (they’re), which do not fit the context.

Too is used to mean “also” or to emphasize an adjective as “very.” The other options refer to a number (two), a preposition (to), or a body part, making them incorrect here.

Affect is commonly used as a verb meaning to influence something. Effect is usually a noun meaning the result of a change. The sentence requires a verb, so affect is correct.

Anywhere means “in any place” and is spelled as one word. The other options are incorrect spellings. Only anywhere is grammatically acceptable.

Accept means to take or receive something willingly. Except means excluding, which changes the meaning entirely. The remaining options are incorrect spellings.

Principal refers to the head of a school or an organization. Principle means a rule, belief, or value. The sentence refers to a person, so principal is correct.

Advice is a noun meaning guidance or a suggestion. Advise is a verb meaning to give advice. Since the sentence needs a noun, advice is the correct choice.

Desert describes a dry, sandy area with little rainfall. Dessert is a sweet dish eaten after a meal. The context clearly refers to a place, not food.

Choose means to make a selection or decision. It fits the sentence because it describes the act of picking something intentionally. Other forms would not match the tense or meaning.

Vary means to differ or change over time or situation. This meaning fits the sentence accurately. Other options would not convey the idea of change.

Some is used to refer to an unknown or unspecified quantity. It fits naturally in the context of the sentence. The other choices would be too specific or incorrect.

Whether is used to present alternatives or possibilities. The sentence involves a decision or uncertainty, making whether the correct word. Weather refers to climate and would be incorrect.

And is a conjunction used to join related words or phrases. In this sentence, it correctly connects snacks and drinks. Other conjunctions would not show simple addition.

Along indicates movement or position next to something. This meaning fits the sentence context well. The other options would change the relationship being described.

Advice is a noun meaning guidance or recommendation. Advise is a verb meaning to give that guidance. The statement correctly explains the difference.

Except is used to show that something is left out. Accept means to receive, which would not make sense in this context. The sentence clearly indicates exclusion.

Dessert has two S’s, just like you might want seconds of a sweet treat. Desert has one S and refers to a dry region. This helps remember the difference easily.

Affect is most often used as a verb meaning to influence something. While it can be a noun in rare cases, the verb usage is far more common and correct here.

Principal refers to the head of a school. Principle means a belief or rule. The sentence refers to a person, so principal is correct.

Two represents the number 2. It is used for counting and quantity. The statement correctly identifies its meaning.