Confusing words are words that are very similar in spelling or pronunciation. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Each question has only one correct answer.
1Which word means indirect references to mythology in a speech?
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The correct answer is "allusions" because it means indirect references, especially to mythology, literature, or history.
2Which verb means to prevent a Third World War from happening?
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The correct answer is "avert" because it means to prevent something bad from happening.
3Which noun means a feeling of love or fondness for a daughter?
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The correct answer is "affection" because it means love or fondness for someone.
4Which adjective can describe a rogue who is clever and tricky?
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The correct answer is "artful" because it can describe someone clever in a dishonest or tricky way.
5Which verb means to change to fit new circumstances?
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The correct answer is "adapt" because it means to change to suit new conditions.
6Which noun means unnatural speech or behaviour used to impress people?
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The correct answer is "affectation" because it means unnatural behaviour or speech intended to impress others.
7Which adjective describes quotations that are suitable and directly relevant to an argument?
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The correct answer is "apposite" because it means suitable and directly relevant.
8Which adjective describes a dress connected with a bride or wedding?
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The correct answer is "bridal" because it means connected with a bride or a wedding.
9Which adjective describes surroundings that are pleasant and suitable for a child's development?
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The correct answer is "congenial" because it means pleasant, friendly, or suitable.
10Which adjective means strongly opposed to violent methods?
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The correct answer is "averse" because it means strongly opposed to something.
11Which pair best completes this idea: I can grasp the bare principles, but I cannot fully understand all the implications?
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The correct answer is "apprehend, comprehend" because it contrasts a basic grasp with a fuller understanding.
12Which adjective describes friendly and pleasant qualities that make a person liked by everybody?
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The correct answer is "amiable" because it describes a friendly and pleasant person or their qualities.
Done.
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Answers
- Which word means indirect references to mythology in a speech? — allusions
- Which verb means to prevent a Third World War from happening? — avert
- Which noun means a feeling of love or fondness for a daughter? — affection
- Which adjective can describe a rogue who is clever and tricky? — artful
- Which verb means to change to fit new circumstances? — adapt
- Which noun means unnatural speech or behaviour used to impress people? — affectation
- Which adjective describes quotations that are suitable and directly relevant to an argument? — apposite
- Which adjective describes a dress connected with a bride or wedding? — bridal
- Which adjective describes surroundings that are pleasant and suitable for a child’s development? — congenial
- Which adjective means strongly opposed to violent methods? — averse
- Which pair best completes this idea: I can grasp the bare principles, but I cannot fully understand all the implications? — apprehend, comprehend
- Which adjective describes friendly and pleasant qualities that make a person liked by everybody? — amiable
