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Confusing words exercise

January 28, 2015 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1She is ............... of her success.
Wrong!
Use "confident" because it means sure about something.
2I don't want any ............... explanation.
Wrong!
Use "further" for additional information or explanation.
3Is there ............... in the class?
Wrong!
Use "anyone" in this general question asking if a person is present.
4The doctor ............... the patients to quit smoking.
Wrong!
Use "advised" because it is the verb meaning gave advice.
5He says he is enjoying his ............... job.
Wrong!
Use "latest" because it means most recent.
6All students should have ............... to a good library.
Wrong!
Use "access" because it means the right or opportunity to use something.
7............... football, he plays cricket.
Wrong!
Use "Besides" because it means in addition to.
8............... knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Wrong!
Use "A little" because the proverb means that having only some knowledge can be dangerous.
9He is my ............... brother.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "elder" and "older" can describe a brother who is older than you.
10The sun ............... in the east.
Wrong!
Use "rises" because the sun goes up in the sky.
Done.
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Answers

  1. She is confident of her success.
  2. I don’t want any further explanation.
  3. Is there anyone in the class?
  4. The doctor advised the patients to quit smoking.
  5. He says he is enjoying his latest job.
  6. All students should have access to a good library.
  7. Besides football, he plays cricket.
  8. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
  9. He is my elder / older brother.
  10. The sun rises in the east.
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