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Confusing words exercise

January 28, 2015 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.

1. She is ………………….. of her success.

Correct! Wrong!

2. I don’t want any …………………… explanation.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Is there ………………… . in the class?

Correct! Wrong!

4. The doctor …………………. the patients to quit smoking.

Correct! Wrong!

5. He says he is enjoying his …………………… job.

Correct! Wrong!

6. All students should have …………………… .. to a good library.

Correct! Wrong!

7. ……………………… football, he plays cricket.

Correct! Wrong!

8. ……………………… knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Correct! Wrong!

9. He is my …………………… brother.

Correct! Wrong!

10. The sun …………………… .. in the east.

Correct! Wrong!

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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