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Confusing Words Exercise

July 13, 2022 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1Natural resources must be used …………………………….
Wrong!
2He could not ………………………… his son to join the family business.
Wrong!
To persuade is to convince somebody to do something.
3The government’s ………………………. to uplift sick industries was welcomed by all.
Wrong!
4The candidates should write down their …………………………. roll numbers.
Wrong!
5We cannot accede to his ……………………….. demands.
Wrong!
Imperious means arrogant or haughty.
6He was ………………………… for defaming his partner.
Wrong!
To prosecute somebody is to take legal action against him.
7His good deeds need to be ……………………….
Wrong!
8He has a strong ………………………
Wrong!
9She was tall, slender and ………………………..
Wrong!
Graceful means having or showing grace.
10She was a ……………………… hostess.
Wrong!
Gracious means kind and pleasant.
11He is a ……………………… catholic.
Wrong!
Devout means religious or god-fearing.
12He is ......................... to his wife.
Wrong!
Devoted means loving and loyal.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Natural resources must be used judiciously.
  2. He could not persuade his son to join the family business.
  3. The government’s proposition to uplift sick industries was welcomed by all.
  4. The candidates should write down their respective roll numbers.
  5. We cannot accede to his imperious demands.
  6. He was prosecuted for defaming his partner.
  7. His good deeds need to be commended.
  8. He has a strong physique.
  9. She was tall, slender and graceful.
  10. She was a gracious hostess.
  11. He is a devout catholic.
  12. He is devoted to his wife.
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