Some words are often confused with one another, whether due to their similar meaning or spelling. In this quiz, you are given a series of sentences, each with a missing word. Can you complete these sentences by finding the correct word to fill the blank?
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Can You Complete These Sentences With the Correct Words? Quiz Questions
The storm ________ everyone's ability to get to work.
effected
affected
The _______ between good and evil was set for high noon.
duel
dual
The US ________ building is in Washington DC.
Capitol
Capital
She slapped you to ______ a violent response from you.
elicit
illicit
There are _____ many people in this car!
to
too
two
Don’t forget ________ lunch!
you’re
your
He _______ to the problem but didn’t mention it. He’s a weird guy.
eluded
alluded
I _______ your heartfelt apology.
accept
except
My family and I ________ from Spain 5 years ago.
emigrated
immigrated
He always had a ________ for teaching.
flare
flair
We are so thankful that ________ finally home safely.
they're
there
their
He drank ______ of chocolate milk.
alot
a lot
It is better to have a bird in the hand _______ two in a bush.
than
then
He _______ the police by hiding in the bushes.
alluded
eluded
One Comment
I got 11 out of 14!
Great job! You correctly completed more than enough of these sentences correctly to attain our coveted Wonderful Wordsmith title! These are some of the most misused and confusing words in the English language, and many people mess them up on a daily basis – but not you! You are a grammar wizard, and this is your kingdom. Perhaps this quiz was too easy for you, but trust us, over 65% of people fail this quiz, so it is not as common of knowledge as you may think! Anyway, think your friends and fellow grammar buffs can handle it?