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Class 10 Commonly Confused Words worksheet
CBSE English. Pairs that look or sound alike: affect and effect, principal and principle, eminent and imminent. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the words change every time.
Sample questions
Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.
Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
Which sentence uses the WRONG word?
- The tailor will alter the length of my trousers.
- Copper is a better conductor than lead.
- Do not loose your ticket before the inspector checks it.
- She joined a course in computer coding.
Answer
(c) Do not loose your ticket before the inspector checks it.
It should be “lose”, not “loose”.
- 2.
Which sentence uses the right word?
- This shirt is too loose for me.
- A bare was seen near the camp.
- The library is a quite place.
- Mount Everest is higher then K2.
Answer
(a) This shirt is too loose for me.
“loose” is right here.
- 3.
Which sentence uses the WRONG word?
- The red border will complement the white saree.
- Please accept this small gift.
- Workers arrived at the building site early.
- The whether is pleasant today.
Answer
(d) The whether is pleasant today.
It should be “weather”, not “whether”.
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) My teacher gave me good ____ about the exam. (advise / advice) (b) You must ____ the source of your facts. (cite / site)
Answer
(a) advice (b) cite
- 5.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) Finish your work, ____ you can play. (then / than) (b) Flowers were placed on the ____. (alter / altar)
Answer
(a) then (b) altar
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Write two sentences of your own to show the difference between “advice” and “advise”.
Answer
Sample: My teacher gave me good advice about the exam. Doctors advise patients to drink more water.
Any two sentences that use each word correctly.
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