Commonly Confused Words Quiz Part 1

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     ____ going to be a superstar!

    • You’re
    • Your
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Choose the word or words that correctly complete each sentence.

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  • 2. 

     It is difficult for Judge Judy to _____ criticism.

    • Accept

    • Except

    Correct Answer
    A. Accept
    Explanation
    Judge Judy is unable to accept criticism easily.

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  • 3. 

     ____ raining pigs and ponies.

    • It's

    • Its

    Correct Answer
    A. It's
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

     ____ cat was secretly Garfield.

    • Their

    • They’re

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

     She remembered that he had ____ her on his motorcycle in the ___ week.

    • Passed/passed

    • Passed/past

    • Past/past

    Correct Answer
    A. Passed/past
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

     The Olympic gymnasts did not deserve the ____ because they cheated.

    • Metal

    • Meddle

    • Mettle

    • Medal

    Correct Answer
    A. Medal
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

     ___ were 50 superheroes in ____ comic book.

    • Their/there

    • Their/they’re

    • There/their

    • There/they’re

    Correct Answer
    A. There/their
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

     If you ___ keep playing Rock Band, I’m going __ get a headache, ____!

    • Too/ to/two

    • To/two/too

    • Two/to/too

    • Two/too/to

    Correct Answer
    A. Two/to/too
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

     The ____ Hook tied around Peter Pan was____.

    • Not/ lose

    • Not/ loose

    • Knot/lose

    • Knot/loose

    Correct Answer
    A. Knot/loose
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

     Don’t hold your _____!

    • Breath

    • Breathe

    Correct Answer
    A. Breath
    Explanation
    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."

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  • 11. 

     We’ll only need the ___ essentials on this camping trip.

    • Bear

    • Bare

    Correct Answer
    A. Bare
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

     Super-villains lack ____.

    • Principles

    • Principals

    Correct Answer
    A. Principles
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

     ____the hero ____arms are stretchy?

    • Who’s/ who’s

    • Who’s/ whose

    • Whose/ whose

    • Whose/ who’s

    Correct Answer
    A. Who’s/ whose
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 14. 

     Unfortunately for Goldilocks,  ____ smarter ____ she thinks.

    • Their /then

    • Their/than

    • They’re/then

    • They’re/than

    Correct Answer
    A. They’re/than
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

     Human life was like a ____ to superman.

    • Yoke

    • Yolk

    Correct Answer
    A. Yoke
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 16. 

     Paul Bunyan has a _____ appetite.

    • Hardy

    • Hearty

    Correct Answer
    A. Hearty
    Explanation
    The word "hearty" means having a large and robust appetite. Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is "hearty".

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  • 17. 

     ___and ____ went to Atlantis.

    • She/I

    • She/me

    • Her/I

    • Her/me

    Correct Answer
    A. She/I
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 18. 

     Oprah always tries to boost ____.

    • Moral

    • Morale

    Correct Answer
    A. Morale
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 19. 

     Harry Potter ____ to Hogwarts with Ron and ____.

    • Gone/me

    • Gone/ I

    • Went/me

    • Went/ I

    Correct Answer
    A. Went/me
    Explanation
    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.

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