Confusing words exercise

Complete the following sentences.

1. All candidates should write down their …………………………. roll numbers on the answer sheet. (respective / respectful)

2. They …………………….. the culprit and caught him. (persuaded / pursued)

3. A …………………….. man will never support a wrong cause. (rightful / righteous)

4. …………………….. progress is essential to gain happiness in life. (Spiritual / Spirituous)

5. We had a good …………………. over his silly mistakes. (laugh / laughter)

6. The …………………… of Asoka is considered as a golden period in the history of India. (rein / reign)

7. His good deeds need to be …………………….. (commented /commended)

8. He is a …………………… Muslim. (devout / devoted)

9. China ………………………  in sports. (excels / exiles)

10. You can eat carrots cooked ……………………. (raw / row)

11. God is very …………………….. (graceful / gracious)

12. He was …………………….. by the police but he didn’t reveal anything. (persecuted / prosecuted)

Answers

1. All candidates should write down their respective roll numbers on the answer sheet.

2. They pursued the culprit and caught him.

3. A righteous man will never support a wrong cause.

4. Spiritual progress is essential to gain happiness in life.

5. We had a good laugh over his silly mistakes.

6. The reign of Asoka is considered as a golden period in the history of India.

7. His good deeds need to be commended.

8. He is a devout Muslim.

9. China excels in sports.

10. You can eat carrots cooked raw.

11. God is very gracious.

12. He was persecuted by the police but he didn’t reveal anything.