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Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) It’s important to site your sources so you aren’t accused of plagiarism.
 B) It’s important to sight your sources so you aren’t accused of plagiarism.
 C) It’s important to cite your sources so you aren’t accused of plagiarism.

2. 

 A) During her high school years, Danielle belonged to an exclusive, tight-knit click.
 B) During her high school years, Danielle belonged to an exclusive, tight-knit clique.

3. 

 A) The designer will create throw pillows that compliment the sofa fabric.
 B) The designer will create throw pillows that complement the sofa fabric.

4. 

 A) I ate too much during dinner, and now I’m too full for dessert.
 B) I ate too much during dinner, and now I’m too full for desert.

5. 

 A) She wants to do the right thing and hopes you will counsel her.
 B) She wants to do the right thing and hopes you will council her.

6. 

 A) Do you believe a flat-tax system would be fare to everyone?
 B) Do you believe a flat-tax system would be fair to everyone?

7. 

 A) We’ll have to repair the chimney flu before we can use the fireplace.
 B) We’ll have to repair the chimney flue before we can use the fireplace.
 C) We’ll have to repair the chimney flew before we can use the fireplace.

8. 

 A) Kaysha and I talked so long that our voices became hoarse.
 B) Kaysha and I talked so long that our voices became horse.

9. 

 A) Contrary to popular belief, lightning has been known to strike twice in the same location.
 B) Contrary to popular belief, lightening has been known to strike twice in the same location.

10. 

 A) My wedding ring became so lose that it slipped off my finger.
 B) My wedding ring became so loose that it slipped off my finger.


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