Confusable_Words_Batch4_P-Z_competitive exams
50 questions · One Paper
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Question 1 of 50
We walked ___ the old market, admiring the traditional handicrafts.
Explanation'Through' (preposition) means moving from one side of something to the other.
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Question 2 of 50
___ bag is this lying on the chair?
Explanation'Whose' is the possessive form used to ask about ownership.
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Question 3 of 50
She continued to ___ at her friends until the train left the station.
Explanation'Wave' (verb) means to move one's hand as a greeting or signal.
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Question 4 of 50
It would be ___ to save some money for unexpected emergencies.
Explanation'Sensible' means having or showing good judgment; practical and reasonable.
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Question 5 of 50
Ships must navigate carefully through the narrow ___ between the two landmasses.
Explanation'Strait' (noun) refers to a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
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Question 6 of 50
The store announced a massive ___ on winter clothing this weekend.
Explanation'Sale' (noun) refers to the exchange of goods for money, often at a discounted price.
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Question 7 of 50
A brief introduction will ___ the main presentation.
Explanation'Precede' means to come before something in time or order.
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Question 8 of 50
Once the documents are verified, we can ___ with the registration process.
Explanation'Proceed' means to continue or move forward with an action.
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Question 9 of 50
___ responsible for submitting this report to the director?
Explanation'Who's' is a contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.
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Question 10 of 50
The car remained ___ at the traffic signal for nearly ten minutes.
Explanation'Stationary' (adjective) means not moving; fixed in one place.
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Question 11 of 50
The library remained ___ throughout the entire examination period.
Explanation'Quiet' (adjective) means making little or no noise.
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Question 12 of 50
She is much taller ___ her younger brother.
Explanation'Than' is used in comparisons between two things.
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Question 13 of 50
The exam was ___ difficult for most of the students to complete on time.
Explanation'Too' means excessively or also; here it means 'excessively difficult'.
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Question 14 of 50
The oracle would often ___ future events to those who sought her guidance.
Explanation'Prophesy' (verb) means to predict or foretell future events.
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Question 15 of 50
The final results were ___ different from what everyone had expected.
Explanation'Quite' (adverb) means to a certain extent or completely.
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Question 16 of 50
She hasn't yet decided ___ she will accept the job offer.
Explanation'Whether' introduces a choice or doubt between two or more alternatives.
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Question 17 of 50
Despite all his efforts, his attempts to win her back proved ___.
Explanation'Vain' (adjective) means unsuccessful/futile, or excessively proud of one's appearance.
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Question 18 of 50
She decided ___ apply for the scholarship program this year.
Explanation'To' (before a base verb) forms the infinitive: 'to apply'.
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Question 19 of 50
The office ordered new ___ including pens, envelopes, and notepads.
Explanation'Stationery' (noun) refers to writing materials such as paper, pens, and envelopes.
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Question 20 of 50
They decided to ___ across the Arabian Sea during the summer holidays.
Explanation'Sail' (verb) means to travel on water using a boat or ship.
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Question 21 of 50
The two winners received gold and silver medals, ___.
Explanation'Respectively' means in the order previously mentioned, corresponding to each item in turn.
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Question 22 of 50
The students left ___ bags in the classroom before going for lunch.
Explanation'Their' is the possessive form used to show ownership.
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Question 23 of 50
The journalist exposed several ___ officials who accepted bribes routinely.
Explanation'Venal' means susceptible to bribery or corruption.
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Question 24 of 50
The opening ___ of the film captured everyone's attention immediately.
Explanation'Scene' refers to a specific part of a play, film, or a particular place/setting.
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Question 25 of 50
Please draw a ___ line from one corner of the page to the other.
Explanation'Straight' (adjective) means without a curve or bend.
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Question 26 of 50
The school ___ addressed the students during the morning assembly.
Explanation'Principal' (noun) refers to the head of a school or institution; (adjective) means main or most important.
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Question 27 of 50
The ___ forecast predicts heavy rainfall for the entire week.
Explanation'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions such as rain, sunshine, or temperature.
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Question 28 of 50
Please remember to bring ___ identification card to the examination hall.
Explanation'Your' is the possessive adjective used to show ownership.
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Question 29 of 50
The cliff had a ___ drop of over a hundred meters.
Explanation'Sheer' (adjective) means complete, absolute, or extremely steep.
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Question 30 of 50
The university agreed to ___ the application fee for underprivileged students.
Explanation'Waive' (verb) means to voluntarily give up a right or claim.
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Question 31 of 50
She has always been ___ to criticism, even when it's constructive.
Explanation'Sensitive' means easily affected by or reacting strongly to something, often emotionally.
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Question 32 of 50
According to the priest, forgetting to say a prayer is only a ___ sin, not a serious one.
Explanation'Venial' (in religious contexts) means minor or pardonable, as opposed to a serious offense.
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Question 33 of 50
Every citizen has the ___ to freedom of expression.
Explanation'Right' (noun) refers to a moral or legal entitlement.
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Question 34 of 50
The bowler ___ the ball with incredible speed and accuracy.
Explanation'Threw' is the past tense of the verb 'to throw'.
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Question 35 of 50
___ going to be late if you don't leave right now.
Explanation'You're' is the contraction of 'you are'.
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Question 36 of 50
She played a crucial ___ in organizing the charity event.
Explanation'Role' refers to a function or part played by someone in a particular situation.
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Question 37 of 50
The teacher will ___ call the names of all the students before the exam.
Explanation'Roll call' refers to the reading aloud of a list of names to check attendance.
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Question 38 of 50
The ancient ___ predicted the fall of the great empire.
Explanation'Prophecy' (noun) refers to a prediction, especially one made through divine inspiration.
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Question 39 of 50
The tailor measured his ___ before stitching the new trousers.
Explanation'Waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips.
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Question 40 of 50
___ going to visit their grandparents this weekend.
Explanation'They're' is the contraction of 'they are'.
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Question 41 of 50
We finished dinner and ___ went for a walk in the park.
Explanation'Then' refers to a point in time or indicates sequence of events.
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Question 42 of 50
Honesty is one of the core ___ that guide his professional conduct.
Explanation'Principle' refers to a fundamental truth, rule, or belief that guides behavior.
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Question 43 of 50
The ball was ___ so hard that it shattered the window.
Explanation'Thrown' is the past participle of the verb 'to throw'.
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Question 44 of 50
The farmer used special scissors to ___ the sheep before summer.
Explanation'Shear' (verb) means to cut the wool off a sheep.
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Question 45 of 50
The junior officer ___ requested permission to speak with the commander.
Explanation'Respectfully' means in a manner showing respect or deference.
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Question 46 of 50
I have never ___ such a breathtaking view in my entire life.
Explanation'Seen' is the past participle of the verb 'to see'.
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Question 47 of 50
The nurse carefully inserted the needle into a ___ in his arm.
Explanation'Vein' refers to a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
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Question 48 of 50
The tribal elders performed an ancient ___ to mark the harvest season.
Explanation'Rite' refers to a ceremonial or ritual act, often religious in nature.
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Question 49 of 50
The prince ascended to the ___ after his father's sudden death.
Explanation'Throne' refers to the ceremonial chair occupied by a monarch.
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Question 50 of 50
It is important not to ___ natural resources unnecessarily.
Explanation'Waste' (verb) means to use something carelessly or without proper purpose.
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