Notorious Confusables: Fourth Quiz

When you click on "Start this test," you will be presented with a sentence. In that sentence you will see two or more words in ALL CAPS. These words are listed among the Notorious Confusables. You will then be offered four possible paths of action: you can leave the sentence the way it is (always #1) or make the substitutions suggested.

There will be feedback telling you whether your choice was correct and, if not, which answer is the correct one.

Go to the next sentence by clicking on the button 'Next sentence'.

Select your choice and then go to the next sentence.

At the end of the test the number of correct answers will appear, together with a percentage value.

Question:
Feedback: Correct answer:
The number of correct answers during the test:
This corresponds to a % of

If you score less than 80% on this quiz (and that's giving one away for carelessness), you might consider returning to the section on Notorious Confusables and reviewing those sentences and definitions. In addition, see the section on Vocabulary Building for additional suggestions about vocabulary development.


This test is based on Javascript developed by Michael Vallance, who graciously gives his permission for us to use that script. Vallance has several interesting grammar quizzes at his Internet Aided Language Learning (INTALL), which we highly recommend.

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