Vocabularies exercises. Test yourself.

Vocabulary 1 – 20
Choose one word to go in each gap.
about accept accident act actions
adds address advertisements advise afternoon

1 I _____________ you to get to bed early tonight.
2 We all _____________ the new laws.
3 He enjoys the _____________ on television.
4 We have _________ twenty-five people in our class.
5 __________ speak louder than words.
6 On Saturday _____________ we went to a festival.
7 The street _____________ of our school is 1 Kauri Glen Rd.
8 She boils the water then _____________ the rice.
9 Who will _____________ the part of the king in the play?
10 He was hurt in an ____________.



Answers 1 - 10 (A)
1 I advise you to get to bed early tonight.
2 We all accept the new laws.
3 He enjoys the advertisements on television.
4 We have about twenty-five people in our art class.
5 Actions speak louder than words.
6 On Saturday afternoon we went to a festival.
7 The street address of our school is 1 Kauri Glen Rd.
8 She boils the water then adds the rice.
9 Who will act the part of the king in the play?
10 He was hurt in an accident.

COMMON CONFUSED WORDS

WORDS	DEFINITIONS & EXAMPLES
a lot allot	A lot is two words meaning "much": A lot of bologna was left over from the party.
a while awhile	A while is two words meaning "a short period of time": I will meet you in a while.
a an and	A is an indefinite article to be used before nouns beginning with a consonant: a photograph, a tree, a horse.
	An is to be used before nouns beginning with a vowel (or vowel sound): an apple, an hour, an elephant.
	And is a conjunction used between nouns in a list: A blanket and picnic basket are needed for the afternoon.
accede exceed	Accede means "to agree or allow": Hiram Cheaply finallyacceded to accepting the presidency of the company.
	Exceed means "to go beyond, to surpass": The amount of alcohol in his blood exceeded the previous record.
accept except	Accept means "to take willingly": Miss Deeds accepted the cup of hot tea even without a saucer.
	Except is a preposition meaning "excluding": Everyone was disappointed with the party except Ida Goodtime.
adapt adept adopt	Adapt means "to adjust": Minnie Miles quickly adapted to living away from home.
	Adept means "skilled": Lucille is adept at speaking languages.
	Adopt means to "accept as your own": It was difficult to adopt only one puppy from the animal shelter.
adverse averse	Adverse means "unfavorable, hostile": Those driving in adverse winter conditions may be putting themselves at risk.
	Averse means "unwilling or repelled": She was immediately averse to the idea.
advice advise	Advice is a noun meaning "an opinion given with the intention of helping": My mother still gives me advice even though I'm 40 years old.
	Advise is a verb meaning "to give counsel or advice": The meteorologist advised listeners to stay indoors because of the extremely cold temperatures.
affect effect	Affect is most often used as a verb meaning "to influence": The president's speech affected his views of the upcoming election.
	The verb effect means "to cause": Batting her eyes so flirtatiously effected a strong desire in Rathbone to embrace Mirabelle.
aid aide	Aid is help or assistance given: Every Christmas the community gives aid to those less fortunate.
	An aide is a person who helps: Frieda Gogh worked five years as a teacher's aide.
airs heirs	Airs refers to snobbish and artificial behavior: Portia Radclyffe put on airs at the fine dinner party just because she had a few diamonds.
	Heirs are people who, because they are family, will inherit an estate or title.
all right alright	All right is a phrase meaning "everything is right": Is all right here?
	Alright is a single word meaning "OK": Is everything alright here?
all together altogether	All together is applied to people or things that are being treated as a whole: We always had fun when we were all together. To double check this usage, try separating the two words: We all had fun when were together.
	Altogether is an adverb that means "completely or totally": Using a flashlight in bed is an altogether new approach to reading.
all ways always	All ways means "by every means or method": Dirk tried all ways to navigate the storm.
	Always means "forever": Sue St. Marie always responded calmly during emergency situations.
allude elude	Allude means "to suggest indirectly": Leticia can't speak to her husband without alluding to his affair with Martha Snodgrass.
	Elude means "to dodge or escape": Serious relationships always seemed to elude him.
allusion illusion	An allusion is a subtle reference or hint: Rita Book made an allusion to the most recent novel she read in our conversation yesterday.
	An illusion is a deception, mirage, or a wild idea: The teacher said she had no illusions about how much work teaching demands.
almost most	Almost means "nearly all": Almost all my friends have graduated from college by now.
	Most is superlative of more, meaning "the greatest or to the highest degree": Chuck is the most computer savvy guy I know, or Chuck cooked a most delicious supper.
aloud allowed	Aloud means "speaking so that someone else can hear you": Read this paragraph aloud.
	Allowed means "having permission": His boss allowed him to take the weekend off.
already, all ready	Already is an adverb that indicates an action is completed by a certain time: Herschel had already finished that whole pie.
	All ready means "everything is completely prepared": The children were all ready and bundled up warmly to go caroling on the snowy evening.
alternately alternatively	Alternately means "taking turns": We paddled alternately so neither of us would get too tired.
	Alternatively means "as an option": Instead of going by train, we could have gone alternatively by car.
ambiguous ambivalent	Ambiguous is describes a phrase or act with more than one meaning, or one that is unclear: The ending of the short story is ambiguous; we don't know if he died or continue his journey.
	Ambivalent means "uncertainty and having conflicting attitudes and feelings": He was ambivalent as to which candidate to vote for.
amiable amicable	Amiable refers to a person who is friendly, good-natured, and pleasant: Susan was very amiable and liked immediately.
	Amicable means "friendly and peaceable", and is used to describe agreements or relationships between groups or people: After years of disagreement, the two countries came to an amicable agreement.
among between	Among is used for three or more: Shirley had to choose among three universities she might attend.
	Between is used for two things: I couldn't decide between blue and green.
amoral immoral	Amoral means "having no principles at all, good or bad": Percy is totally amoral; he is either helping others or helping himself at their expense.
	Immoral means "bad, lacking good principles": Everything his brother does harms others whether it benefits him or not.
amount number	Amount is used with uncountable and abstract nouns: a large amount of money, amount of work, amount of happiness or amount of dirt.
	Number is used with countable and concrete plural expressions: a number of people, a number of attempts, a number of novels, a number of trials.
amused bemused	Amused is when something is entertaining: The children were amused by watching the kittens play.
	Bemused means "bewildered" or "lost in thought": George was bemused by the unexpected ending to the movie.
annual annul	Annual means "yearly": We must pay an annual tax.
	Annul means "to make void or invalid": They want to annul the marriage.
any one anyone	Any one means "any one person": Any one of you may go, but not all of you.
	Anyone means "anybody, any person at all": Anyone can chew gum and walk at the same time.
anyway anywhere nowhere anyways anywheres nowheres	Anyway, anywhere, and nowhere are the correct forms.
apart a part	Apart is an adverb meaning "in pieces": My plan for my vacation fell apart.
	A part is a noun meaning "one section of": A part of my heart left when he did.
appraise apprise	Appraise is to assess or estimate the worth of: to appraise a diamond.
	Apprise is to inform or notify: the officer apprised us of our rights.
arcane archaic	Arcane refers to things known and understood by few people: Amanda Lynn teaches arcane theories of modern music at the college.
	Archaic refers to things very, very old and outdated: The Oxford English Dictionary contains many words that are archaic.
as like	As may be used as a conjunction that introduce dependent clauses: George talks as his father does. Informally, it may also be used as a preposition in comparative constructions like: Jean-Claude is as forgetful as me (or as I am).
	Like is a preposition is followed by a noun or pronoun: George looks like his mother. It may also be used as an adjective meaning "similar": George and I have like minds.
ascent assent	Ascent is an upward movement: Leo's ascent to the presidency of the company came slowly.
	Assent means "to agree to": Greta could not begin the project unless management assented.
ascetic aesthetic	An ascetic is a person who renounces all material comforts, often for religious devotion: the young man lead his ascetic lifestyle despite his parents' plans for him. It can also be used as an adjective: Ethan Asia led an ascetic lifestyle.
	Aesthetic refers to the philosophy of beauty or the pleasing qualities of something: The statuette Leander created was lacking in aesthetic qualities.
ascribe describe	Ascribe means "to attribute to": She ascribed her feelings of jealousy to insecurity.
	Describe means "to show what something is by drawing a picture with words": Describe in detail what the man looked like.
aspersion dispersion	Aspersion is slander, a damaging remark: The campaign was filled with one aspersion after another.
	Dispersion is the act of scattering: The dispersion of seeds was irregular because he sowed the seeds by hand.
assent ascent	See ascent, assent.
assistance assistants	Assistance is help or aid: the nurses gave assistance to the patients.
	Assistants are more than one assistant, a person who gives help: the emergency room assistants were ready to help anyone who came through the door. (See also patienceand patients.)
assure ensure insure	Assure means "to guarantee": He assured her it was a quality item.
	Ensure means "to make sure by double checking": The custodian ensured the doors to the school were locked at night.
	Insure means "to provide insurance": It is wise to insure your house against flood, fire, or theft.
auger augur	An auger is a tool used for digging holes: If you want to ice fish, you need to first drill a hole in the ice with an auger.
	Augur means "to predict, forecast": Leroy's inheritance augured happiness for him in the future.

Can you find the errors guys?

One of these parts contains an error.
 
1. The fire spread quickly, destroy three houses within minutes.
 
2. She crossed the road without looking and was knock down by a car.
 
3. He got out of the car, than he locked it and walked to the office.
 
4. I hope you will kind consider my application for a job in your company.
 
5. If I know it was going to rain like this, I would have stayed at home.
 
6. To my opinion advertisements are more harmful than beneficial.
 
7. The crowd was little and I had no difficulty in getting a good seat.
 
8. Mrs Salmah bought a lot of furnitures at the sale for her new house.
 
9. If you go I'm sure you will find it enjoy.
 
10. Would you mind go with me to the hospital ?



Answers

1.     The fire spread quickly, destroying three houses within minutes.
2.     She crossed the road without looking and was knocked down by a car.
3.     He got out of the car, then he locked it and walked to the office.
4.     I hope you will kindly consider my application for a job in your company.
5.     If I had known it was going to rain like this, I would have stayed at home.
6.     In my opinion advertisements are more harmful than beneficial.
7.     The crowd was small and I had no difficulty in getting a good seat.
8.     Mrs Salmah bought a lot of furniture at the sale for her new house.
9.     If you go I'm sure you will find it enjoyable.
10.   Would you mind going with me to the hospital ?

ERROR IDENTIFICATION CAN YOU FIND THEM? GOOD LUCK!

One of these parts contains an error.

   

1. To who did you pass the message I gave you ?

   

2. The firemen put off the fire quickly but the house was burnt down.

   

3. The villagers carried out a through search for the missing child.

   

4. Please convey my best wish to your mother when you see her.

   

5. Unless you finish all your homework, you can watch television.

   

6. The contestant hitted the target with great accuracy.

   

7. I am sorry to say that your son has been absence from school for a week.

   

8. Successful applicants will be paid attracting salary, bonus and fringe benefits.

   

9. Can you borrow me your book for a few days ?

   

10. My friend asked me to go for shopping with her but I refused

Answers

1.     To whom did you pass the message I gave you ?

2.     The firemen put out the fire quickly but the house was burnt down.

3.     The villagers carried out a thorough search for the missing child.

4.     Please convey my best wishes to your mother when you see her.

5.     Unless you finish all your homework, you can't watch television.

6.     The contestant hit the target with great accuracy.

7.     I am sorry to say that your son has been absent from school fro a week.

8.     Successful applicants will be paid attractive salary, bonus and fringe benefits.

9.     Can you lend me your book fro a few days ?

10.   My friend asked me to go shopping with her but I refused.

CONVERSATION

On the verge of !!!
Daniel	I heard that you performed very well in this program. You are going to be one pillar of our company in the near future.
Megan	It's my duty as an employee to carry it out. I receive help from several departments while the whole matter was on the verge of failure. Most importantly, we didn't lose heart, but believed we could succeed at last.
Daniel	Never give up, then we can defeat our rivals, no matter how strong they are. Stick to your faith, we can overcome adversity successfully. Good job, Megan !
Megan	Thanks for your praise. I will believe in myself as I did this time and keep on my work. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.

Explanation :

On the verge of - Close to

Example : I was on the verge of calling the doctor when he suddenly got better.

Fill me in on the task !!!
Michelle	Don't remind me. I know I look terrible. It was an awfully long flight.
Lindsay	We have work to do, but if you need a day to recover from jet lag, we can start tomorrow.
Michelle	I can start immediately. Fill me in on the task.
Lindsay	OK. I need you to brief me on our new item PUR038 before we make a presentation to Topcraft Co. The deadline is next Monday. You get to pick your own team.
Michelle	I'll get right on it.
Lindsay	Good. Keep me posted.

Explanation :

Fill sb in - to give someone extra or missing information

Example : I filled her in on the latest gossip.

ENGLISH ERROR IDENTIFICATIONS CAN YOU FIND THEM?

One of these parts contains an error.
1.		There were marks on the snow but it were unrecognizable.
2.		He lead me to the rear of the shop where more goods werestacked.
3.		The branch struck him hard and lay him unconscious.
4.		The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it to cry.
5.		The dog wagged it's tail when it saw me approaching.
6.		There was signs of neglect showing that no one was living there.
7.		After a few moment, the woman opened the window andlooked out curiously.
8.		Can you write an article to be include in the next issue of the magazine ?
9.		Decided to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone.
10.		One of the former student donated a large sum of money to the school. Answers 1.     There were marks on the snow but they were unrecognizable. 2.     He led me to the rear of the shop where more goods were stacked. 3.     The branch struck him hard and laid him unconscious. 4.     The sudden noise frightened the baby and made it cry. 5.     Te dog wagged its tail when it saw me approaching. 6.     There were signs of neglect showing that no one was living there. 7.     After a few moments, the woman opened the window and looked out curiously. 8.     Can you write an article to be included in the next issue of the magazine ? 9.     Deciding to leave, I packed my clothes and left a note to say I had gone. 10.   One of the former students donated a large sum of money to the school.