1. Identify the sentences with the wrong usage of the words:
I. The government decided to censor certain information to control the narrative.
II. The motion-activated sensor turned on the outdoor lights as soon as someone approached the house.
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. Bobby kept the access baggage in the garage for the night.
II. Darbie denied excess to the unknown visitor inside the society premises for security reasons.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: c)
3. Identify the sentences with wrong usage of the words:
I. The instructor asked Robby to remove his leg from the car clutch.
II. Olivia saw a clutch of eggs in the tree nest.
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 wrong usage of the words:
I. He was clever enough to see through the marketing ploys applied by the salesman.
II. He ployed his way through the waiting crowds to the stage.
a) only I
b) only II
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: a) (II. should be plowed)
5. Identify the sentences with wrong usage of the words:
I. The addition of a new chapter enhanced the depth of the novel, providing readers with more insights into the characters.
II. The bookstore eagerly awaited the arrival of the latest edition of the bestselling book, anticipating high demand from customers.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
6. Identify the sentences with wrong usage of the words:
I. The view from the mountaintop was truly great, offering breathtaking scenery for miles.
II. Please grate some cheese for the pasta; it will add a delicious touch to the dish.
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 wrong usage of the words:
I. The birds perched on the eaves of the house, seeking shelter from the rain.
II. They decorated the garden with twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance for the festive eves.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
8. Identify the sentences with wrong usage of the words:
I. After hearing about the recent scams, she became weary of online transactions and double-checked the security measures.
II. After a long day of strenuous work, he felt wary and eagerly looked forward to a restful night's sleep.
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: c)
Choose the correct option:
9. Charlotte decided to pay the kind old man in kind, if he was not ready to accept cash in lieu of his services.
a) This sentence makes the correct use of the first ‘kind’ word.
b) This sentence makes the correct use of the second ‘kind’ word.
c) This sentence makes the correct use of both the first and the second ‘kind’ words.
d) This sentence neither makes the correct use of the first ‘kind’ word not the second one.
Answer: c)
10. Identify the sentences with wrong usage of the words:
I. What kind of a person is he?
II. What a kind gesture by him!
a) only II
b) only I
c) both I and II
d) both I and II are correct
Answer: d)
11. Choose the correct option:
I. The old floorboards would _________ loudly with every step we took.
II. In my garden, plants had _________ significantly taller since I last visited.
a) groan, grown
b) groan, groan
c) grown, grown
d) grown, groan
Answer: a)
12. Choose the correct option:
I. Shelly felt overwhelmed _________ after accidentally breaking her mother's favourite vase.
II. The antique mirror had intricate ______ edges, adding a touch of elegance to the room.
a) gilt, guilt
b) guilt, guilt
c) gilt, gilt
d) guilt, gilt
Answer: d)
13. Choose the correct option:
I. Before boarding the flight, passengers must undergo a security ________ to ensure safety.
II. Daniel received a ________ from his employer as a bonus for his outstanding performance at work.
a) cheque, check
b) check, check
c) check, cheque
d) cheque, cheque
Answer: c)
14. Choose the correct option:
I. After a long day of shopping, Alice had to ________ her bags up the stairs to their apartment.
II. The grand _______ of the castle was adorned with magnificent tapestries and chandeliers.
a) hall, haul
b) haul, hall
c) hall, hall
d) haul, haul
Answer: b)
15. Choose the correct option:
I. We had ______ to that restaurant before, and the food was delicious.
II. Scarlet picked out the rotten _______ from the pile before cooking the soup.
a) been, bean
b) bean, bean
c) been, been
d) bean, been
Answer: a)
16. Choose the correct option:
I. Mary was ___________ for the trip, with her bags packed and her itinerary planned meticulously.
II. Manuel had _________ finished his work before his friends called to invite him to the party
a) already, all ready
b) all ready, all ready
c) all ready, already
d) already, already
Answer: c)
17. Choose the correct option:
I. Harry took a large _______ of the delicious chocolate cake.
II. With each mosquito _________, Rachel wished she had used more insect repellent.
a) bite, byte
b) bite, bite
c) byte, bite
d) byte, byte
Answer: c)
18. Choose the correct option:
I. The store offered a _______ price for the product during the sale.
II. Tim bought a bag of potato _______ to enjoy while watching the movie.
a) chip, cheap
b) cheap, chip
c) chip, chip
d) cheap, cheap
Answer: b)
19. Choose the correct option:
I. The car's hood had several _______ from the hailstorm last night.
II. The Amazon forest was so _______ that it was difficult to see through the thick foliage.
a) dense, dents
b) dents, dents
c) dense, dense
d) dents, dense
Answer: d)
20. Choose the correct option:
I. The mechanic replaced the broken _________ on the truck to ensure smooth driving.
II. Ross executed a flawless _________ jump during his figure skating routine, impressing the judges and the audience alike.
a) axle, axel
b) axle, axle
c) axel, axel
d) axel, axle
Answer: a)
