US English Word Usage MCQ

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

Addiction

Dependence

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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.

confident

confider

confidant

confessor

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

can

could

may

might

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Winning the lottery would mean the world to ____________.

my wife and I

my wife and me

my wife and myself

Either a or b may be used.

Either b or c may be used.

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

Former

Later

Latter

Penultimate

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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.

in

about

upon

over

No preposition is needed.

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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.

carat / karat

karat / caret

carrot / karat

caret / carat

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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.

denote / connote

connote / denote

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