Frequently Confused Words
With 2,297 RBIs in his major league career, baseball legend Hank Aaron batted in more runs then any other player in history.
A) NO CHANGE
B) more, runs than
C) more runs then,
D) more runs than
D) more runs than
Because the late night shift requiring long hours for little pay, there is a high turnover rate.
A) NO CHANGE
B) requires
C) to require
D) and requiring
B) requires
In his free time, Wild Bill likes smoking Cuban cigars and to drink the finest red wine Martha's Vineyard has to offer.
A) NO CHANGE
B) drink
C) drank
D) drinking
D) drinking
As it turned out, Senator Aldrich did not plan his Jekyll Island trip for relaxation purposes. Therefore, he confidentially planned the weeklong affair to confer with Wall Street executives for a specific purpose—to draft a banking reform bill that would create a centralized American banking system.
A) NO CHANGE
B) Nevertheless,
C) Instead,
D) Afterwards,
C) Instead,
The environmental committee decided to postpone the town hall meeting until a later time due to the fact that they needed more time to gather additional data on local water quality.
A. NO CHANGE
B. because they needed to gather
C. on account of the fact that they were needing to gather
D. since they had a requirement for the gathering of
B. because they needed to gather
The marathon runner was determined to passed her previous record, even though the humid weather was starting to drain her energy.
A. NO CHANGE
B. past
C. pass
D. have passed
C. pass
The city council voted to approve the new park. Which will include a community garden, a playground, and a small dog park for local residents.
A. NO CHANGE
B. park, which will include
C. park. Including
D. park; which will include
B. park, which will include
To be a successful chef, one must have a passion for fresh ingredients, a willingness to work long hours, and one must be able to handle high-pressure environments.
A. NO CHANGE
B. an ability to handle
C. being able to handle
D. handle
B. an ability to handle
The weather forecast predicted a clear, sunny day for the outdoor wedding. However, a sudden thunderstorm sent the guests running for cover just as the ceremony began.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Furthermore,
C. Therefore,
D. For instance,
A. NO CHANGE
The manager asked the team to finish the report as quickly as possible in a rapid manner.
A. NO CHANGE
B. quickly and in a rapid way.
C. quickly.
D. in a way that was very quick.
C. quickly.
The movers failed to budge the piano as it’s sturdy legs remained wedged in the window.
A. NO CHANGE
B. since its sturdy
C. because it’s sturdy
D. its sturdy
B. since its sturdy
The scientist spent years researching the deep-sea ecosystem. Finally discovering a previously unknown species of glowing jellyfish near the ocean floor.
A. NO CHANGE
B. ecosystem, finally discovering
C. ecosystem, finally discovered
D. ecosystem; finally discovering
B. ecosystem, finally discovering
To prepare for the triathlon, Javier spent his mornings swimming in the lake, cycling through the hills, and he ran five miles every afternoon.
A. NO CHANGE
B. cycling through the hills, and running
C. he cycled through the hills, and running
D. cycling through the hills, and ran
B. cycling through the hills, and running
The high school's drama department received a generous grant from a local arts foundation. Similarly, the director was able to purchase professional-grade lighting and sound equipment for the spring musical.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Nevertheless,
C. Consequently,
D. Conversely,
C. Consequently,
The local library offers a wide variety of programs for children, and these programs are provided at no cost or expense to the public.
A. NO CHANGE
B. which are free of charge.
C. and they don't cost any money to attend.
D. provided for free without charging a fee.
B. which are free of charge.
For who benefit have you installed the safety device I found on my ATV?
A. NO CHANGE
B. who’s
C. whom
D. whose
D. whose
The architect’s vision for the new museum, a structure that would seamlessly blend modern industrial materials with the natural beauty of the surrounding forest.
A. NO CHANGE
B. museum, which was a structure that
C. museum was a structure that
D. museum; a structure that
C. museum was a structure that
The manager noted that the new software was not only more efficient than the old version but also cost less than the previous subscription.
A. NO CHANGE
B. but also was less expensive
C. but it also cost less
D. but also more affordable
D. but also more affordable
Modern architecture often prioritizes minimalist designs and open floor plans. Additionally, many contemporary architects are incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled steel into their projects.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Instead,
C. Meanwhile,
D. Delete the underlined portion (starting the sentence with "Many").
A. NO CHANGE
The decision was made by the committee to postpone the annual gala until the following spring due to the unexpected construction at the venue.
A. NO CHANGE
B. A decision was reached by the committee
C. The committee decided
D. There was a decision made by the committee
C. The committee decided
Abandoned atolls in the South Pacific were used as the site of experiments on the atom bomb the affects of which are still being felt sixty years later.
A. NO CHANGE
B. bomb, the affects of which
C. bomb, the affects of which,
D. bomb, the effects of which
D. bomb, the effects of which
The archeologist’s latest theory, which suggests that the ancient civilization collapsed not because of warfare or famine, but rather due to a sudden and catastrophic shift in the local climate.
A. NO CHANGE
B. theory, suggesting
C. theory suggests
D. theory; suggesting
C. theory suggests
The director’s style is characterized by a preference for natural lighting, a reliance on non-professional actors, and the fact that she uses long, unbroken takes to build tension.
A. NO CHANGE
B. using
C. a use of
D. her use of
C. a use of
Proponents of the new high-speed rail argue that it will significantly reduce carbon emissions by taking cars off the road. Indeed, critics point to the massive upfront costs and the potential disruption to local ecosystems during construction.
A. NO CHANGE
B. That is,
C. On the other hand,
D. Specifically,
C. On the other hand,
The novelist, who was a person who spent many hours every single day writing, eventually completed her manuscript after three years of isolation.
A. NO CHANGE
B. a prolific writer,
C. who wrote for many hours on a daily basis,
D. known for the fact that she spent a lot of time writing,
B. a prolific writer,