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Class 11 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?
- An eminent judge chaired the inquiry.
- The ingenious device cleans windows on its own.
- The test was quiet easy.
- We had kheer for dessert after dinner.
Answer
(c) The test was quiet easy.
It should be “quite”, not “quiet”.
- 2.
Which sentence uses the right word?
- The weather is pleasant today.
- The players returned to their respectful countries.
- The data was split into discreet groups.
- Are you trying to infer that I am lying?
Answer
(a) The weather is pleasant today.
“weather” is right here.
- 3.
Which sentence uses the WRONG word?
- The country needs strong economical growth.
- The trees were bare in winter.
- The bus was stationary at the red light.
- Please accept this small gift.
Answer
(a) The country needs strong economical growth.
It should be “economic”, not “economical”.
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) My teacher gave me good ____ about the exam. (advice / advise) (b) The guide ____ us through the forest. (led / lead)
Answer
(a) advice (b) led
- 5.
Fill in each blank with the right word: (a) Doctors ____ patients to drink more water. (advice / advise) (b) The bus ____ went up by two rupees. (fair / fare)
Answer
(a) advise (b) fare
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Write two sentences of your own to show the difference between “disinterested” and “uninterested”.
Answer
Sample: A disinterested judge has nothing to gain from the case. He was uninterested in the cricket match and fell asleep.
Any two sentences that use each word correctly.
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