US English Word Usage MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

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

Appraise

Appease

Apprise

Appall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Apprise

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

Discreet

Secrete

Discrete

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?

Addiction

Dependence

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.

confident

confider

confidant

confessor

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: confidant

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

can

could

may

might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: may

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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.

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"?

Former

Later

Latter

Penultimate

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.

in

about

upon

over

No preposition is needed.

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.

carat / karat

karat / caret

carrot / karat

caret / carat

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.

denote / connote

connote / denote

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: connote / denote

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US English Word Usage MCQ

US English Word Usage Quick Quiz

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

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

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

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.

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

Winning the lottery would mean the world to ____________.

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

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

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.

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

US English Word Usage MCQ

US English Word Usage Quick Quiz

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

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

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

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.

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

Winning the lottery would mean the world to ____________.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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