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US English Word Usage MCQ

US English Word Usage Quick Quiz

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  • Which of the following words means "to inform or notify"?

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: Apprise

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  • Which of the following words means "separate, unconnected, or distinct"?

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: Discrete

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  • Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with a physical reliance on something?

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: Addiction

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  • Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.Annabelle told no one, but her long-time ______________, of her intention to join the circus.

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    Correct Answer: confidant

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  • Of the similar words below, the word "________________" is most commonly used to express a formal request.

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: may

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  • Winning the lottery would mean the world to ____________.

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: my wife and me

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  • When referring to two distinct things, which of the following words means "the second of the two"?

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: Latter

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  • The only way Amy will be allowed to stay in that apartment is if she promises not to infringe _____ the house rules ever again.

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: upon

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  • Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below. The astrologer advised Josephine to wear a five-____________ ruby set in 24-___________gold.

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: carat / karat

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  • The word "______________" means to convey an additional, nuanced meaning of a word, whereas the word "______________" specifies the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

    Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: connote / denote

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