U.S. Word Usage Test

U.S. Word Usage Test   

                                                                   

From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

The only way Amy will be allowed to stay in that apartment is if she promises not to infringe house rules ever again. the

a. on

b. about

c. upon

d. over

e. No preposition is needed.

Which of the following words means "unconcerned, bored, not interested"?

a. Disinterested

b. Uninterested

c. The words are synonyms and are completely interchangeable.

Which of the following similar words expresses a sense of tediousness?

a. Repetitive

b. Repetitious

Which of the following words would be most appropriate when referring to a vessel's ability to hold or contain something?

a. Ability

b. Capability

c. Capacity

When referring to two distinct things, which of the following words means "the second of the two"?

a. Former

b. Later

c. Latter

d. Penultimate

From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

Vincent's mastery ___________ painting has put him in a league of his own at the conservatory.

a. of

b. over

c. in

d. No preposition is needed.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

Pauline will ___________ arrive late so she can make a grand entrance.

a. doubtless

b. doubtlessly

c. undoubted

Select the correct meaning of the adjective "noisome”.

a. Making much noise

b. Noxious or offensive

c. Boring

From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

Fred is always willing to help out and that's something you can bank ___________.

a. at

b. on

c. off

d. with

e. No preposition is needed

Which of the following similar words refers to something that is lush and grows abundantly?

a. Luxuriant

b. Luxurious

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct phrase from the options below.

____________, I have enclosed our sales brochure and product information pamphlets.

a. Per your request

b. As per your request

c. As you requested

d. As per the request you recently made

e. All of the above

f. None of the above

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The herd of gazelles successfully ____________ the wild cheetahs.

a. alluded

b. eluded

c. illuded

Which of the following similar words is most commonly used to describe a feature that makes a person, place, or thing easy to pick out from others?

a. Distinguishable

b. Distinguished

c. Distinctive

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Walter wears his ______________ clothes ______________, but saves his tuxedo for special occasions.

a. everyday / every day

b. every day / everyday

c. everyday / everyday

d. every day / every day

Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with secretly working together to plot a misdeed?

a. Conspire

b. Connive

The word word" _" means to convey an additional, nuanced meaning of a word, whereas the_" specifies the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

a. denote / connote

b. connote / denote

Which of the following similar prefixes generally means "half"?

a. Bi

b. Semi

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

Amanda was adamant about having no also insisted on having much ___________ than three hundred people at her wedding, but space for silly dances.

a. less / fewer

b. less / less

c. fewer / fewer

d. fewer / less

e. Both b and d may be used.

f. Both a and c may be used

Which of the following words is a verb meaning "to change"?

a. Alter

b. Alder

c. Altar

d. Antfer

Of the similar words below, the word request. ___________" is most commonly used to express a formal request.

a. can

b. could

c. may

d. might

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Horace knew he'd walked into a ____________trap when he opened the door to nothing but a ___________silence.

a. deadly/deathly

b. deathly/deadly

c. deadly/deafly

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct phrase from the options below.

Winning the lottery would mean the world to____________.

a. my wife and I

b. my wife and me

c. my wife and myself

d. Either a or b may be used.

e. Either b or c may be used

Which of the following similar words expresses a stronger sense of duty?

a. Ought

b. Should

Which of the following similar words is used to describe one's negative feelings and antipathy for something?

a. Adverse

b. Averse

Which of the following similar words refers to something that is well-known or momentous in history?

a. Historic

b. Historical

Which of the following words refers to a state of immobility?

a. Stationery

b. Stationary

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Sophia managed to Igor's crude advances; in a huff, the little man done the castle wall and scooted off into the underbrush.

a. repulse / repulsive / repelled

b. rappel / repelled / repulsed

c. repel / repulsive / rappelled

d. rappel / repulsed / repelled

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Not only was Marlon's handwriting practically ____________, but the story was so dull and convoluted that I also found it ____________.

a. unreadable / illegible

b. legible / readable

c. illegible / unreadable

The word word "_" refers to something that is immoral, improper, or incorrect, whereas the _" refers to something that is unjust, unfair, or unsanctioned by law.

a. wrong / wrongful

b. wrongful / wrong

c. The two words are completely interchangeable.

Which of the following words is most commonly used as a verb meaning "to produce a change in"?

a. Affect

b. Effect

Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with a physical reliance on something?

a. Addiction

b. Dependence

From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

The CEO's decision to step down is based is need to take care of personal matters.

a. on

b. in

c. over

d. No preposition is needed.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

Annabelle told no one but her long-time ______________of her intention to join the circus.

a. confident

b. confider

c. confidant

d. confessor

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

I must warn you that Mr. Gladstone lost all of my money in bad investments, so I'd be his financial advice if I were you. of

a. wary

b. leery

c. weary

d. Either a or b may be used

e. Either b or c may be used

From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.

My supervisor cannot abide anyone who comes in late or who doesn't abide his rules.

a. with/by

b. No preposition needed .''by

c. by/with

d. by/No preposition needed

Select the correct meaning of the verb "condole."

a. To comfort

b. To express sympathy to

c. To portion out

Of the following similar words, which implies a movements

a. On

b. Onto

c. Onto

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Due to All stair's ___________nature, our weekend at his home wasn't as ____________as we had hoped.

a. restive / restful

b. restful / restive

c. restful / restless

d. restless / restive

From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

A sunny day at the beach is certainly preferable a rainy day in own.

a. with

b. than

c. for

d. to

e. No preposition is needed.

Which of the following statements regarding the use of "that" and "which" is CORRECT?

a. "Which" is used to narrow a category or identify an item that is being talked about. "That" is used to indicate something that has already been mentioned.

b. "That" is used to narrow a category or identify an item that is being talked about. "Which" is used to indicate something that has already been mentioned.