Commonly confused words
Bob wants to ______ some money to Joe.
A. Lend
B. Borrow
A. Lend
The benevolent old woman spent her weekends volunteering at the local shelter, always ready to help those in need with a warm smile and open heart.
What is the meaning of the word benevolent?
A. Angry
B. Generous and kind
C. Mysterious
D. Fragile
B. Generous and kind
What is a synonym for furious?
A. Calm
B. Angry
C. Bitter
D. Sad
What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
A. Something delicious to eat
B. Something very difficult
C. Something easy to do
D. Something messy
C. Something easy to do
Which tense is used to describe actions happening right now?
A. Past
B. Present
C. Future
B. Present
She was ______ by the pandemic.
A. Affected
B. Effected
A. Affected
She meticulously decorated the dress with many tiny pearls.
What is the meaning of the word meticulously?
A. Messy
B. Careful and precise
C. Unpredictable
D. Excessive
B. Careful and precise
What word is a synonym for eloquent?
A. Fluent
B. Shy
C. Quiet
D. Incoherent
A. Fluent
If someone "spills the beans," what are they doing?
A. Cooking a meal
B. Making a mess
C. Revealing a secret
D. Cleaning the kitchen
C. Revealing a secret
Complete the sentence: "She ______ to school every day."
A. Goes
B. Go
C. Going
D. Will go
A. Goes
Chester found a letter hidden _____ the papers on the desk
A. Between
B. Among
B. Among
Solving this complex math conundrum took the students hours of intense brainstorming and collaboration.
What is the meaning of the word conundrum?
A. Complicated problem
B. Routine
C. Simple solution
D. Boring
A. Complicated problem
Which word is a synonym for amiable?
A. Unfriendly
B. Shy
C. Rude
D. Pleasant
D. Pleasant
What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
A. To hurt someone accidentally
B. To miss an opportunity
C. To make a strong impact
D. To express something accurately
D. To express something accurately
Choose the correct form of the verb: "He usually _____ his homework in the evening."
A. Doing
B. Done
C. Did
D. Does
D. Does
Her ____ was extremely unwelcomed.
A. Presence
B. Presents
A. Presence
In today's modern world, smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it's rare to find someone without one.
What is the meaning of the word ubiquitous?
A. Rare
B. Hidden
C. Abundant and widespread
D. Complex
C. Abundant and widespread
What word is a synonym for vivid?
A. Pale
B. Dull
C. Colorful
D. Bland
C. Colorful
If you're "barking up the wrong tree," what are you doing?
A) Trying to climb a tree
B) Misunderstanding something
C) Making loud noises
D) Pursuing a mistaken approach
B. Misunderstanding something
In the sentence "I will visit my grandparents next weekend," which tense is used?
A. Past
B. Present
C. Future
C. Future
______ towel is that?
A. Whose
B. Who's
A. Whose
The beauty of cherry blossoms is truly remarkable, but their bloom is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks each year.
What is the meaning of the word ephemeral?
A. Continuously
B. Unchanging
C. Abundant
D. Lasting a short time
D. Lasting a short time
Which word is a synonym for voracious?
A. Satisfied
B. Hungry
C. Annoyed
D. Bored
What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
A. It's time to play a sport
B. The situation is uncertain
C. It's your turn to take action or make a decision
D. It's time for a break
C. It's your turn to take action or make a decision
Choose the correct form of the verb: "She _____ a book right now."
A. Reads
B. Is reading
C. Read
D. Will read
B. Is reading