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Confusing Words Exercise

July 12, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. I don’t want to listen to your ……………………….
Wrong!
Advice is a noun; advise is a verb.
2. Prisoners should receive …………………….. treatment.
Wrong!
Humane means kind and considerate.
3. Keep ……………………. or the bird will fly away.
Wrong!
4. After the surgical procedure, the patient was kept in the intensive care unit for close ………………………
Wrong!
5. The train was already in …………………… when we reached the station.
Wrong!
6. The management set up a committee to look into the ……………………. of the employees.
Wrong!
7. The man was found innocent; hence, the court ………………………. him.
Wrong!
8. He walked …………………… foot.
Wrong!
9. We ……………………… at the success of our team.
Wrong!
10. You should never ……………………….. anything from your doctor or attorney.
Wrong!
11. Violent protests brought public life to a ……………………… standstill.
Wrong!
12. It is ……………………….. I don’t want to discuss it with anyone.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. I don’t want to listen to your advice.
  2. Prisoners should receive humane treatment.
  3. Keep quiet or the bird will fly away.
  4. After the surgical procedure, the patient was kept in the intensive care unit for close observation.
  5. The train was already in motion when we reached the station.
  6. The management set up a committee to look into the grievance of the employees.
  7. The man was found innocent; hence, the court acquitted him.
  8. He walked bare foot.
  9. We rejoiced at the success of our team.
  10. You should never conceal anything from your doctor or attorney.
  11. Violent protests brought public life to a virtual standstill.
  12. It is confidential. I don’t want to discuss it with anyone.
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