1. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. The weather forecast predicted rain and thunderstorms for the weekend.
II. I'm unsure whether she will attend the meeting, as her schedule is quite busy.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
2. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. Jean was doing the dishes that were kept in the sink when the water got clogged up.
II. Jane sink the candy hoping to get sweet-coloured water in the jug.
a) only I
b) only II
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: a) (should be sinks/sank in II)
3. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. He walked in a straight line, not deviating from the path.
II. The ship navigated through the narrow strait, carefully manoeuvring through the confined waterway.
a) only I
b) only II
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
4. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. The new smartphone boasted a dual-camera system, enhancing the quality of photographs.
II. In the historical novel, two characters engage in a fierce duel to settle their longstanding rivalry.
a) only I
b) only II
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
5. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. She made an important point during the discussion, highlighting a crucial aspect of the project.
II. Please point to the location on the map where the meeting will take place.
a) only I
b) only II
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
6. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. A pride of lions walked majestically through the jungle as if they owned the land.
II. She took great pride in her ancestors.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
7. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I . Finally, the serial killer has been nabbed by the police.
II. James is tired of eating serials at breakfast and wants some change.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: b)
8. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. Amanda wanted to recycle the empty aluminium can of baked beans.
II. Brian can swim for two hours in a go.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
9. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. The author's writing style is allusive, often referring to historical events to convey deeper meanings in the narrative.
II. The elusive butterfly danced among the flowers, making it challenging for the photographer to capture its beauty.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
10. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. She handled the sensitive information with discrete care, ensuring it remained confidential.
II. In mathematics, a discrete set consists of distinct, separate elements with no points in between.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: a)
11. Choose the correct set of options:
I. The bomb squad successfully __________ the explosive device, averting a potential disaster.
II. The sunlight __________ through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow in my room.
a) diffused, diffused
b) defused, defused
c) defused, diffused
d) diffused, defused
Answer: c)
12. Choose the correct set of options:
I. Jack took a ________ back to assess the situation before taking another step forward.
II. The vast _________ stretched endlessly, with nothing but grasslands as far as the eye could see.
a) steppe, step
b) step, steppe
c) step, step
d) steppe, steppe
Answer: b)
13. Choose the correct set of options:
I. The ship had to navigate through the narrow _________ between the two landmasses.
II. Danny walked in a _________ line towards the finish line in a marathon.
a) strait, straight
b) straight, straight
c) strait, strait
d) straight, strait
Answer: a)
14. Choose the correct set of options:
I. It seemed like ______ had intervened when they met again after years of separation.
II. The grand _______ in the town square featured music, dance, and food from different cultures.
a) fete, fate
b) fete, fete
c) fate, fate
d) fate, fete
Answer: d)
15. Choose the correct set of options:
I. The scientist discovered a new ________ responsible for the inherited trait.
II. Scarlet decided to wear her favourite pair of __________ to the casual outing with friends.
a) gene, jean
b) jean, jean
c) jean, gene
d) gene, gene
Answer: a)
16. Choose the correct set of options:
I. The mountaineers began their ___________ from the peak as the Sun started to set.
II. There was a sharp ________ among the committee members regarding the proposed budget cuts.
a) dissent, descent
b) descent, descent
c) dissent, dissent
d) descent, dissent
Answer: d)
17. Choose the correct set of options:
I. Joe hid the treasure in a secret ________ deep within the forest.
II. Before heading to the store, don't forget to withdraw some _______ from the ATM.
a) cash, cache
b) cache, cash
c) cash, cash
d) cache, cache
Answer: b)
18. Choose the correct set of options:
I. With a _______ of the mouse, he was able to order the book online.
II. The high school had a _________ of popular students who often excluded others.
a) clique, click
b) click, click
c) clique, clique
d) click, clique
Answer: d)
19. Choose the correct set of options:
I. The ancient _______ discovered in the archaeological site was carefully excavated and studied by the experts.
II. He worked hard to ________ a promotion at his job, demonstrating dedication and commitment to his career.
a) earn, urn
b) urn, urn
c) urn, earn
d) earn, earn
Answer: c)
20. Choose the correct set of options:
I. Please switch the printer to the colour ________ before printing the document.
II. The farmer _________ the field with his tractor to prepare it for planting.
a) mowed, mode
b) mode, mowed
c) mowed, mowed
d) mode, mode
Answer: b)
