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Word Choice (Confused Words)

Subject: English Grammar

Level: Beginner

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Instructions:

Read the questions below carefully and choose the correct word from the options provided.

If you would like to read more about Commonly Confused Words, please read our article here

Q1.

I packed a snack _____________ my lunch for the long journey.

  • 1. beside

  • 2. besides

Q2.

For a sweet treat, my friends ordered chocolate _____________ after dinner.

  • 1. dessert

  • 2. desert

Q3.

He read the book _____________ so that everyone could hear.

  • 1. allowed

  • 2. aloud

Q4.

I cannot _____________ this gift; it's too expensive.

  • 1. accept

  • 2. except

Q5.

There is a beautiful garden _____________ the library.

  • 1. beside

  • 2. besides

Q6.

Everyone attended the party _____________ Sally, who was sick.

  • 1. accept

  • 2. except

Q7.

The principal's speech had a powerful and positive _____________ on the students' motivation.

  • 1. effect

  • 2. affect

Q8.

After a long hike, the travelers reached the sandy _____________ .

  • 1. dessert

  • 2. desert

Q9.

She believed in the importance of honesty as a guiding _____________ .

  • 1. principal

  • 2. principle

Q10.

Mary sat ______________ her friend during the movie.

  • 1. beside

  • 2. besides

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