Vocabulary
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Q1.Choose the correct use of the pair "Access/Excess": He had ___ to the building.
Correct Answer: B
"Access" means the right or ability to enter; "excess" means more than necessary.
Q2.Choose the correct pair: The thief ___ into the house.
Correct Answer: C
"Crept" is the past tense of "creep".
Q3.Pair: "Bridal/Bridle" — She wore a beautiful ___ gown.
Correct Answer: B
"Bridal" relates to a bride or wedding; "bridle" is a headgear for a horse.
Q4.Pair: "Canvas/Canvass" — He will ___ the area for votes.
Correct Answer: B
"Canvass" means to seek votes; "canvas" is a type of cloth.
Q5.Pair: "Eminent/Imminent" — He is an ___ scientist.
Correct Answer: B
"Eminent" means famous and respected; "imminent" means about to happen.
Q6.Pair: "Flair/Flare" — She has a ___ for writing.
Correct Answer: B
"Flair" means a natural talent; "flare" means a sudden burst of flame.
Q7.Pair: "Pore/Pour" — She pored ___ the documents all night.
Correct Answer: B
"Pore over" means to study carefully; "pour" means to flow.
Q8.Pair: "Pray/Prey" — The lion hunted its ___.
Correct Answer: B
"Prey" is an animal hunted; "pray" is to say a prayer.
Q9.Pair: "Wary/Weary" — After the long journey, they were ___.
Correct Answer: B
"Weary" means tired; "wary" means cautious.
Q10.Pair: "Vain/Vane/Vein" — All her efforts were in ___.
Correct Answer: C
"Vain" means without success; "vein" is a blood vessel; "vane" is a weathercock.