Using The Right Word Question Preview (ID: 51976)


Words That Are Similar In Meaning But Used Differently In Different Context. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

After two house of police interrogation, the suspect broke down and _____
a) confessed
b) admittted
c) revealed
d) proclaimed

The judge's verdict was _____ in the country's legal history.
a) unprecedented
b) unexpected
c) unforseen
d) uncertained

The gruesome sight sent _____ down her spine.
a) shudders
b) shriver
c) shiver
d) shivers

The young couple was prepared to _____ their luxurious lifestyle to raise a family.
a) foretold
b) forego
c) foretell
d) forsake

All his accusations of vitimisation by the management were later proved to be _______.
a) groundless
b) pointless
c) aimless
d) worthless

Alice is a jealous person who ______ other people's success
a) resents
b) objects
c) begrudges
d) regrets

The crown prince was _____ king when his father abdicated.
a) declared
b) announced
c) proclaimed
d) exclaimed

The once vibrant movement _____ out when it failed to attract new blood.
a) fizzled
b) petered
c) died
d) meted

Thousands of farmers were _____ when their land was forcefully acquired by the government.
a) replaced
b) misplaced
c) displaced
d) irreplaceable

Clement's ____ piece of work was rejected by the teacher. He had to redo worksheet during break time.
a) sloppy
b) shabby
c) shoddy
d) floppy

Play Games with the Questions above at ReviewGameZone.com
To play games using the questions from above, visit ReviewGameZone.com and enter game ID number: 51976 in the upper right hand corner or click here.

TEACHERS / EDUCATORS
Log In
| Sign Up / Register