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Confusing words exercise

April 13th, 2015 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. Kerala is famous for its ………………….. vegetation.

a) luxuriant
b) luxurious

2. The criminal was ……………………

a) hanged
b) hung

3. A photo of his father was …………………….. on the wall.

a) hung
b) hanged

4. We should be ……………………….. to clergymen.

a) reverent
b) reverend

5. He has a strong …………………….

a) physic
b) physique

6. He is in the ………………………… service.

a) imperious
b) imperial

7. He was a ………………….. king who ensured that his subjects were happy.

a) judicial
b) judicious

8. The disabled are given …………………….. from military service in the US.

a) exception
b) exemption

9. A ……………………….. was erected in his honor.

a) memorial
b) memorable

10. The Red Fort in Delhi is a ………………………. building.

a) historic
b) historical

Answers

1. Kerala is famous for its luxuriant vegetation.

2. The criminal was hanged.

3. A photo of his father was hung on the wall.

4. We should be reverent to clergymen.

5. He has a strong physique.

6. He is in the imperial service.

7. He was a judicious king who ensured that his subjects were happy.

8. The disabled are given exemption from military service in the US.

9. A memorial was erected in his honor.

10. The Red Fort in Delhi is a historical building.