Commonly Misused Words

20 Questions | By Teacheroh | Last updated: Apr 11, 2014 | Total Attempts: 51

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1.
A basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based; a moral rule of good behaviour.
- She is a person of __________________________.
- A.
  
  Principals
- B.
  
  Principles
2.
To be in a position in which one is resting on the buttocks and thighs.
- He _________________ at a desk to do his homework.
- A.
  
  Seats
- B.
  
  Sits
3.
Shortened form of it is or it has.
- __________________ a cat in the box!
- A.
  
  It's
- B.
  
  Its
4.
A sweet food served at the end of a meal.
- My mother had toffee pudding for ___________________.
- A.
  
  Desert
- B.
  
  Dessert
5.
To take when given.
- She was in London to ____________________ an award for her work.
- A.
  
  Accept
- B.
  
  Except
6.
To give advice to; recommend.
- His doctor _______________ him against smoking.
- A.
  
  Adviced
- B.
  
  Advised
7.
A chair, bench, other object or a space for sitting on.
- There were no _____________ left on the train.
- A.
  
  Seats
- B.
  
  Sits
8.
To give with the understanding that what has been given will be returned.
- He agreed to ___________________ me his laptop this Monday.
- A.
  
  Borrow
- B.
  
  Lend
9.
The person who is head of a school.
- My _____________________ is a very kind and caring person.
- A.
  
  Principal
- B.
  
  Principle
10.
A very dry, sandy area with few or no plants growing in it.
- We can see different cacti in the _____________________.
- A.
  
  Desert
- B.
  
  Dessert
11.
Belonging to, done by, or having to do with the thing or animal already mentioned.
- The dog is playing with ____________ puppies.
- A.
  
  It's
- B.
  
  Its
12.
To move about with no purpose, aim, or plan.
- He spent the morning ______________ around the old part of the city.
- A.
  
  Wandering
- B.
  
  Wondering
13.
An idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision.
- I think I'll take your _________________ and buy the red dress.
- A.
  
  Advice
- B.
  
  Advise
14.
To take with the promise to return or replace.
- May I _____________________ your scissors?
- A.
  
  Borrow
- B.
  
  Lend
15.
To want to know or be curious about.
- He is starting to ________________ whether he did the right thing.
- A.
  
  Wander
- B.
  
  Wonder
16.
All of the people who work for a business or other organization.
- The boss thanked his ________________ for their hard work.
- A.
  
  Personal
- B.
  
  Personnel
17.
Not moving; still.
- The traffic got slower and slower until it was _______________________.
- A.
  
  Stationary
- B.
  
  Stationery
18.
Apart from; not including; but.
- Everyone ___________________ Karen went to the seashore.
- A.
  
  Accept
- B.
  
  Except
19.
Of, relating to, or belonging to a particular person.
- He has some ______________ habits that really annoy me.
- A.
  
  Personal
- B.
  
  Personnel
20.
- A.
  
  Stationary
- B.
  
  Stationery