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Confusable Words: Censure and Censor, Coherent and Cohesive Exercise

March 10, 2018 B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1A chaste mind has no room for ............... thoughts.
Wrong!
"Carnal" means related to physical or sexual desire.
2Decorum was the ............... rule in the office.
Wrong!
"Cardinal" means most important or fundamental.
3The ............... woman bought and exchanged three dresses in a week.
Wrong!
"Capricious" means likely to change suddenly or act on impulse.
4The sleeping sentry received a strong ............... from his commanding officer.
Wrong!
"Censure" means strong criticism or a formal reprimand.
5The ............... board removed a scene from the movie.
Wrong!
"Censor" refers to someone or a group that removes material considered objectionable.
6I could not follow his ............... reasoning.
Wrong!
"Circuitous" means indirect or roundabout.
7Be ............... when making important decisions.
Wrong!
"Circumspect" means careful and cautious.
8The businessman ............... the deal with a handshake.
Wrong!
"Clinched" means successfully settled or secured.
9The United Fund is a ............... of several charities.
Wrong!
"Coalition" means a union or alliance of groups.
10The recipe calls for ............... salt.
Wrong!
"Coarse" means rough or made of large grains.
11A good reporter can write a ............... account of confusing events.
Wrong!
"Coherent" means clear, logical, and easy to understand.
12Tar is a ............... substance.
Wrong!
"Cohesive" means sticking together or holding together well.

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  1. A chaste mind has no room for carnal thoughts.
  2. Decorum was the cardinal rule in the office.
  3. The capricious woman bought and exchanged three dresses in a week.
  4. The sleeping sentry received a strong censure from his commanding officer.
  5. The censor board removed a scene from the movie.
  6. I could not follow his circuitous reasoning.
  7. Be circumspect when making important decisions.
  8. The businessman clinched the deal with a handshake.
  9. The United Fund is a coalition of several charities.
  10. The recipe calls for coarse salt.
  11. A good reporter can write a coherent account of confusing events.
  12. Tar is a cohesive substance.

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