Basic US English Word Usage MCQ

1. Horace knew he'd walked into a ____________ trap when he opened the door to nothing but a ___________ silence.

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2. By carefully studying the clues, the detective ... that the minister's son was the culprit.

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3. Griffin swore up and down that his comment had been meant ____ a compliment.

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4. We've noticed that the new horse has a predilection ______ jumping over bales of hay.

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5. Martin couldn't tell if Maude was shivering _____ the cold or shivering _____ the thought of walking home alone through the cemetery.

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6. Vincent's mastery _____ painting has put him in a league of his own at the conservatory.

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7. Which of the following words is used to describe one's negative feelings and antipathy for something?

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8. State whether True or False. Copyright is available not just for published works but also for works in private use that have not or may never be published.

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9. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.The chef has decided that his lobster bisque will be accompanied ______ a puff pastry for dipping.

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10. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.My parrot _____________ have won the talent contest if I had entered him in time.

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11. 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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12. 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.

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13. Fred is always willing to help out, and that's something you can bank ____________.

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14. Agatha and her daughter argue _____ the neighbors constantly, but none of them seems to realize how silly it is to argue _____ whose grass is greener.

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15. Harold buried his ___________ change in a shoebox so he wouldn't _____ it.

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16. A sunny day at the beach is certainly preferable ______ a rainy day in town.

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17. I must warn you that Mr. Gladstone lost all of my money in bad investments, so I'd be ____________ of his financial advice if I were you.

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18. Walter wears his ... clothes ...., but saves his tuxedo for special occasions.

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19. The herd of gazelles successfully ____________ the wild cheetahs.

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20. Not only was Marlon's handwriting practically _____________, but the story was so dull and convoluted that I also found it ____________.

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21. Abigail had just reached the ______________ scene of the play when the theater suddenly went dark.

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22. Winning the lottery would mean the world to ____________.

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23. The CEO's decision to step down is based ______ his need to take care of personal matters.

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24. The article "an" is normally used before all of the following words except ________.

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25. Martha has a real ______________ for writing ballads and odes.

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26. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

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27. My supervisor cannot abide _____ anyone who comes in late or who doesn't abide _____ his rules.

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

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29. ________________, I have enclosed our sales brochure and product information pamphlets.

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30. The following related words have similar meanings but varying degrees of negative connotation. Which list from the options below best represents these words from least negative to most negative? CRIMINAL ILLEGAL UNLAWFUL ILLICIT

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31. Which of the following similar words is used to refer to a perennial disease of a region or population?

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

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33. Due to Alistair's ___________ nature, our weekend at his home wasn't as ____________ as we had hoped

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34. Which of the following words is a verb meaning "to change"?

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35. The word "______________" refers to something that is immoral, improper, or incorrect, whereas the word "______________" refers to something that is unjust, unfair, or unsanctioned by law.

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36.

Complete the following three sentences by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

1)____________ Vernon and Veronica, Veronica is the more astute.

2)The alarms went off, and the thief escaped ___________ the chaos and confusion.

3)Victor is the most intelligent ___________ the five friends.

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37. Which of the following similar words generally has a negative connotation?

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38. Which of the following similar words refers to something that is well-known or momentous in history?

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

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40. Which of the following words refers to a state of immobility

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41. Which of the following similar words expresses a sense of tediousness?

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42. Which of the following similar words is used to describe one's negative feelings and antipathy for something?

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43. The preferred form for directional words in American English is ___________.

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44. Which of the following options best defines the word "anxious"?

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45. Which of the following similar words expresses a stronger sense of duty?

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46. Which of the following words means "once every two years"?

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

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48. Select the correct meaning of the adjective "noisome."

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49.

Choose the option below that correctly matches the following similar words to their meanings.

i)Credible       A)gullible; willing to believe or trust too readily

ii)Credulous     B)bringing or deserving honor, credit, or esteem

iii)Creditable    C)believable; worthy of being believed

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50. Select the correct meaning of the verb "condole."

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51. Which of the following words is a verb meaning "to draw out or bring forth"?

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

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53. Which of the following words would be most appropriate when referring to a vessel's ability to hold or contain something?

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54. You may differ _____ me, but I think this golf course differs _____ our usual course.

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55. Which of the following similar prefixes generally means "half"?

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56. Sophia managed to ... Igor's crude advances; in a huff, the .... little man .... down the castle wall and scooted off into the underbrush.

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57. Which of the following words is often associated with money?

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58. Josh is completely enamored ______ that puppy!

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59. Which of the following words means "impartial; not holding any major stake"?

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

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

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62. Which of the following sentences uses the word "impact" and/or its variations correctly?

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63. Of the following similar words, which implies a movement?

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64. Which of the following similar words refers to something that is lush and grows abundantly?

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65. The word "____________" refers to an agreement made between two or more parties, whereas the word "____________" refers to conformity, as to someone

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66. Which of the following words means "to excite, arouse, or offend"?

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67. The word "____________" refers to feeling satisfied with one's life and not feeling the need to take any action for its betterment. whereas the word means to be easygoing and eager to please.

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68. Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with secretly working together to plot a misdeed?

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69. Which of the following words is most commonly used as a verb meaning "to produce a change in"?

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70. Pauline will _____________ arrive late so she can make a grand entrance.

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71. Which of the following words means "difficult to comprehend"?

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72. Which of the following options best defines the word "friendly"?

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73. Which of the following similar words refers to a strong criticism?

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