Commonly Confused Words Quiz

1. The school ___ greeted families at the front entrance.

2. The research paper must ___ every source used to support its conclusions.

3. The memo only hints that the deadline may move. From that hint, readers can ___ that a delay is possible.

4. The hikers left ___ backpacks beside the trail marker while they checked the route.

5. Because the matter was personal, Priya asked for a ___ conversation away from the group.

6. Leah printed the formal invitation on cream-colored ___.

7. The manager will ___ the team about the revised travel policy tomorrow.

8. Do not ___ the receipt; you may need it to return the purchase.

9. The designer said the navy border would ___ the pale yellow walls.

10. The new attendance policy had little ___ on the number of late arrivals.

11. The novel’s storm scene contains a subtle ___ to Shakespeare’s “King Lear.”

12. After the main course, Jonah ordered a chocolate ___.

13. In standard edited English, which word completes this question: “To ___ should the reimbursement form be sent?”

14. The technician double-checked the lock to ___ that the door was secure.

15. Before the guests arrive, please ___ the clean tablecloth over the dining table.

16. After the final edit, the report contained ___ errors than the earlier draft.