How easy it is to confuse words with similar sounds and related meanings! When we mix them up trouble of some sort shows up (even if it’s just embarrassment), unless the mistake is intended as comedic effect (or is it affect?).
Avoiding the problem requires familiarity with the correct definitions. Retaining the definitions comes with practice. Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes they are obvious ones that we simply miss when proofing a speech or written piece (ouch).
This quiz offers some practice with words we need to be familiar with if we want to be clear when using them. Have fun reviewing or learning these words that have the potential to make or break a conversation or our writing.
Choose the correct word for the blanks and let us know in the comments below whether this exercise turns out to be helpful to you.
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Choosing ___ customers keeps profits high.
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Affluent
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Effluent
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The purpose of the ___ lie was incomprehensible.
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Arrant
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Errant
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His building’s ___ framework meant it would be salvaged.
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Aesthetic
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Ascetic
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Her ___ gift basket satisfied the disgruntled customer.
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Complementary
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Complimentary
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Taking ___ well was the strength of his success.
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Flack
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Flak
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She would always ___ dessert at such gatherings.
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Forego
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Forgo
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___, the unkempt gardens were highly regarded.
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Formally
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Formerly
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His work will always ___ client support.
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Elicit
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Illicit
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Each ___ needs to be kept clear for safety and security.
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Aisle
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Isle
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To ___ his influence required constant attention to detail.
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Perpetrate
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Perpetuate
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8 out of 10. Excellent quiz ….
Thanks both for checking it out and letting us hear from you.
got 9 out of 10 right!
Nicely done! Thanks for letting us know.
Fun quiz. Regardless whether we know the meaning of specific word, in my case, I still commit minor mistake in the usage mainly because my brain works faster than my fingers typing. And no matter if I proofread it, I miss some words usage and spelling that oftentimes I still have to edit even after publication which is not easy here in Virily. I can do that in my WordPress site though. Here, I just let it go.
Thanks much for your feedback. It would be nice to have an easy way to edit for mistakes after publishing but I don’t know how it could be done to protect from content changes that could offend those who have already commented on the post.
Oh here in Virily we will have to request the admin to put it back to draft folder. That is kinda a long process for me so I never bothered. Few errors in spelling and grammar will not kill me or the reader hahaha
8 out of 10. Excellent quiz that got me thinking. Thanks and Merry christmas
6/10 Awesome and useful quiz!
Thanks kindly for the feedback on this one!
5 out of 10
Not so good but it is still a great quiz
Thanks kindly! :- )
Got 8 correct, good one!
So appreciate your taking the quiz and letting us hear from you!
Four of ten in this quiz.
Thanks much for taking time to check this out and for letting us hear from you on it.
My pleasure to take on this quiz.
I got 8 out of 10 right for this interesting and fun quiz!
Thanks for being first to stop in and comment with your score. Well done!
You are welcome, Roberta.