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Words and Expressions Commonly Misused
Which sentence is preferred?
Which spelling is correct?
Words and Expressions Commonly Misused
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1
Which spelling is correct?
Momento
Memento
2
Which sentence is preferred?
The job was unattractive in terms of salary.
The salary mad the job unattractive.
3
Which is the correct meaning of the word "nauseous".
sickening to contemplate
sick at the stomach
4
In which sentence is the word "however" used better?
They missed a week of practice. At last, however, they won.
However discouraging the prospect, they never lost heart.
They missed an entire week of practice. However, they won.
5
Is the word "data" singular or plural?
Singular
Plural
6
Which sentence is correct?
They had less workers than in the previous campaign.
They had fewer workers than in the previous campaign.
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What is the correct definition of the word "imply"?
infer
suggested or indicated
deduced from evidence
8
Which is correct?
I couldn't care less.
I could care less.
9
True or false? "So" is a useless word and should not be used in writing.
True
False
10
Which sentence is correct?
Chloe smells good, as a baby should.
We spent the evening as in the old days.
Chloe smells good, like a baby should.
We spent the evening like in the old days.
11
Which is better to start a sentence with?
Firstly
First
12
True or false? Using the word "utilize " makes you sound smarter than if you just said "use".
True
False
13
Which sentence is correct?
The theatre troupe debuted last fall.
The candidate gave a dinner for fifty of her workers.
The theatre troupe made its debut last fall.
The candidate hosted a dinner for fifty of her workers.
14
Which sentence is correct?
He cannot eat nor sleep.
He can neither eat nor sleep.
He cannot eat nor can he sleep.
He cannot eat or sleep.
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True or False?: The word "can" can be used as a substitute for the word may
True
False
16
True or false? The words "farther" and "further" are interchangeable.
False
True
17
True or false? The words "disinterested" and "uninterested" mean the same thing.
True
False
18
Which is the correct definition of the word "effect"?
result
to bring about
to influence
