Words commonly confused quiz
April 11th, 2011 in English Quiz
Fill in the blanks.
1. Several Indians have ………………….. to Australia in the last few years.
a) Emigrated
b) Immigrated
2. He is a rather …………………… person.
a) Elusive
b) Illusive
3. Audio-visual aids are particularly helpful in ………………… the teaching of science subjects.
a) Facilitating
b) Felicitating
4. He …………………… madness to escape punishment.
a) Fain
b) Feigned
5. I shall tell you something, but keep it ………………….
a) Confident
b) Confidential
6. This practice does not …………………. to the rules laid down by the committee.
a) Confirm
b) Conform
7. It looks like another confrontation is …………………….
a) Eminent
b) Imminent
8. The speaker was able to present his ideas in a lucid and ………………… manner.
a) Comprehensive
b) Comprehensible
9. The visitors were welcomed ……………………
a) Ceremonious
b) Ceremoniously
10. It is a …………………. violation of the terms of the agreement.
a) Flagrant
b) Fragrant
Answers
1. Emigrated
2. Elusive
3. Facilitating
4. Feigned
5. Confidential
6. Conform
7. Imminent
8. Comprehensible
9. Ceremoniously
10. Flagrant