Which sentence uses "bad" or "badly" correctly?

The car is running badly, so we need to fix it.

Which sentence uses 'allegedly' or 'supposedly' correctly?

A. The suspect allegedly stole the car, but the investigation is ongoing.

Which sentence uses "can" or "may" correctly?

May I have permission to leave early today?

Which sentence uses "explicit" or "implicit" correctly?

The instructions were very explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

Which sentence uses "who" or "whom" correctly?

She is the one who won the award.

Which sentence uses "loose" or "lose" correctly?

If we do not work harder, we may lose the game.

Which sentence uses "allusion" or "illusion" correctly?

The painting created the illusion of a vast landscape.

Which sentence uses "there", "their" or "they're" correctly?

We will meet them at their house.

Which sentence uses "imply" or "infer" correctly?

From the way he looked at the evidence, I could infer that he was guilty.

Which sentence uses 'accept' or 'except' correctly?

B. She will accept all the gifts.

Which sentence uses "principal" or "principle" correctly?

The principal reason for my absence was illness.

Which sentence uses "lay" or "lie" correctly?

He decided to lie on the couch and rest.

Which sentence uses "average" or "median" correctly?

The average score is the total of the scores divided by the number of kids., The median score is the average of all the numbers in a dataset.

Which sentence uses "insure" or "ensure" correctly?

You should ensure that all the lights are turned off before leaving.

Which sentence uses "its" or "it's" correctly?

The company announced its new policy.

Which sentence uses "complement" or "compliment" correctly?

The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.

Which sentence uses "nor" or "or" correctly?

He will study science or math this semester.

Which sentence uses "set" or "sit" correctly?

I will set the table for dinner.

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Word Usage Quiz

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1
Which sentence uses "bad" or "badly" correctly?
He sings bad and should practice more.
I feel badly about missing the meeting.
The car is running badly, so we need to fix it.
She did bad on the exam because she didn’t study.
2
Which sentence uses 'allegedly' or 'supposedly' correctly?
A. The suspect allegedly stole the car, but the investigation is ongoing.
D. He supposedly cheated on the test, and the teacher has proof.
B. She supposedly committed the crime and police confirmed it.
C. The movie is allegedly a classic, but critics disagree.
3
Which sentence uses "your" or "you're" correctly?
Your going to love this movie.
Is this you're jacket?
You're my best friend.
Your the best player on the team.
4
Which sentence uses "can" or "may" correctly?
May I have permission to leave early today?
You can have a break after finishing the assignment.
Can I help you with your homework?
Can I go to the movies tonight?
5
Which sentence uses "explicit" or "implicit" correctly?
Explicitly, the teacher gave hints, leaving students figure out the answer.
He stated an implicit promise to help us when he said, "I promise to help!"
The movie's message was explicit since the producer wanted it to be subtle.
The instructions were very explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
6
Which sentence uses "who" or "whom" correctly?
She is the one who won the award.
He is the person whom will be in charge.
Whom is going to the meeting?
To who should I address this letter?
7
Which sentence uses 'a' or 'an' correctly?
D. They adopted a orange cat.
C. It was an wonderful day.
A. She saw a owl.
B. He bought an apple.
8
Which sentence uses "loose" or "lose" correctly?
My shoelace is lose, so I need to tie it.
She always looses her wallet.
Do not loose your keys again!
If we do not work harder, we may lose the game.
9
Which sentence uses "allusion" or "illusion" correctly?
He made an allusion in the mirror, but it was just a reflection.
The magician’s trick was a clever allusion that amazed the audience.
The painting created the illusion of a vast landscape.
Her speech contained an illusion to Shakespeare’s works.
10
Which sentence uses "there", "their" or "they're" correctly?
Their planning a big event next week.
We will meet them at their house.
The students forgot they're books.
There going to the concert tonight.
11
Which sentence uses "imply" or "infer" correctly?
He wanted to imply a conclusion from the data, but there was no pattern.
From the way he looked at the evidence, I could infer that he was guilty.
The teacher tried to infer that the homework was due tomorrow.
She implied she did not like the policy when she said, "I do not like it!"
12
Which sentence uses 'accept' or 'except' correctly?
B. She will accept all the gifts.
A. I can except the invitation to the party.
C. They excepted the challenge without hesitation.
D. Everyone was there accept for John.
13
Which sentence uses "principal" or "principle" correctly?
The principal reason for my absence was illness.
The school's principle spoke at graduation.
She always follows her moral principal.
He pays 5% interest on the loan's principle.
14
Which sentence uses "lay" or "lie" correctly?
Please lay still while I take your picture.
I need to lay down for a nap.
He decided to lie on the couch and rest.
She lies the book on the table.
15
Which sentence uses "average" or "median" correctly?
The median is the smallest number in a data set.
The average score is the total of the scores divided by the number of kids.
The median score is the average of all the numbers in a dataset.
The average is always the middle number in a data set.
16
Which sentence uses "insure" or "ensure" correctly?
You should ensure that all the lights are turned off before leaving.
The company will ensure the building against any possible damage.
The manager will insure that all the reports are submitted on time.
I will ensure my car for theft before going on vacation.
17
Which sentence uses "its" or "it's" correctly?
The company announced its new policy.
Its going to be a long meeting.
The cat licked it's paw.
The dog wagged it's tail excitedly.
18
Which sentence uses "complement" or "compliment" correctly?
The flavors of the dish compliment each other beautifully.
The necklace was the perfect complement to her dress.
She received many complements for her artwork.
He gave her a complement on her new hairstyle.
19
Which sentence uses "nor" or "or" correctly?
I will have pizza nor pasta for dinner.
Neither Tim or Sara wants to go home.
He will study science or math this semester.
She enjoys neither running or swimming.
20
Which sentence uses "set" or "sit" correctly?
She sits the book on the desk.
I will set the table for dinner.
He sat the box on the shelf.
Please set down on the chair.

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