U.S. Word Usage Test Answer
Q.1: The word “______________” means to convey an
additional, nuanced meaning of a word, whereas the word “______________”
specifies the literal meaning of a word or phrase.
a. denote /
connote
b. connote / denote
Q.2: 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
Q.3: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
word from the options below. Amanda was adamant about having no ____________
than three hundred people at her wedding, but also insisted on having much
_____________ space for silly dances.
a. less / fewer
b. less / less
c. fewer / fewer
d. fewer / less
Q.4: Which of the following similar words is more commonly
associated with a physical reliance on something?
a. Addiction
b. Dependence
Q.5: The preferred form for directional words in American
English is ___________.
a. without an “s,” as
in toward, afterward, upward, forward, and backward b. with an “s,” as in
towards, afterwards, upwards, forwards, and backwards
Q.6: 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
Q.7: 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
Q.8: Which of the following words refers to a state of
immobility?
a. Stationery
b. Stationary
Q.9: From the options below, choose the correct preposition
to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
Griffin swore up and down that his comment had been meant ____ a compliment.
a. as
b. for
c. to
d. No preposition is
needed.
Q.10: 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
Q.11: The word “____________” refers to an agreement made
between two or more parties, whereas the word “____________” refers to
conformity, as to someone’s rules or wishes.
a. accord / accordance
b. accordant / accord
c. accordance /
accordant
Q.12: The word “______________” refers to something that is
immoral, improper, or incorrect, whereas the word “______________” refers to
something that is unjust, unfair, or unsanctioned by law.
a. wrong / wrongful
b. wrongful / wrong
c. The two words are completely interchangeable.
Q.13: The article “an” is normally used before all of the
following words except ________.
a. hour
b. eulogy
c. umbrella
d. X-ray
Q.14: Which of the following words is used to show
uncertainty or a conditional statement?
a. Can
b. Could
c. Will
d. None of the
above
Q.15: The word “____________” refers to feeling satisfied
with one’s life, whereas the word “____________” means to be easygoing and
eager to please.
a. complacent / compliant
b. complaisant / complacent
c. compliant /
complaisant
d. complacent / complaisant
Q.16: From the options below, choose the correct preposition
to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence. We’ve
noticed that the new horse has a predilection ______ jumping over bales of hay.
a. with
b. for
c. to
d. of
e. No preposition is needed.
Q.17: From the options below, choose the correct preposition
to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence. The
chef has decided that his lobster bisque will be accompanied ______ a puff
pastry for dipping.
a. with
b. in
c. by
d. of
Q.18: Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. The word “continuous” refers to something that occurs
constantly, uninterrupted, or without a break, whereas the word “continually”
refers to something that is frequently repeated.
b. The word “continually’ refers to something that occurs constantly,
uninterrupted, or without a break, whereas the word “continuous” refers to
something that is frequently repeated.
c. The words “continuous” and “continually” are synonyms and
are interchangeable.
d. The word “continually” does not exist in American English
usage.
Q.19: Of the similar words below, the word
“________________” is most commonly used to express a formal request.
a. can
b. could
c. may
d. might
Q.20: Which of the following similar words is more commonly
associated with secretly working together to plot a misdeed?
a. Conspire
b. Connive
Q.21: Complete the following sentence by choosing the
correct word from the options below. My parrot _____________ have won the
talent contest if I had entered him in time.
a. may
b. must
c. might
d. mightn’t
Q.22: 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
Q.23: Select the correct meaning of the adjective “noisome.”
a. Making much noise
b. Noxious or
offensive
c. Boring
Q.24: Complete the following sentence by choosing the
correct word from the options below. Abigail had just reached the
______________ scene of the play when the theater suddenly went dark.
a. Climatic
b. Clichéd
c. Climactic
Q.25: Which of the following words means “to excite, arouse,
or offend”?
a. Peak
b. Peek
c. Pique
Q.26: From the options below, choose the correct preposition
to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence. Josh
is completely enamored ______ that puppy!
a. with
b. of
c. at
d. No preposition is needed.
Q.27: The following related words have similar meanings but
varying degrees of negative connotation. Which list from the options below best
represents these words from least negative to most negative? CRIMINAL ILLEGAL UNLAWFUL ILLICIT
a. Illicit / Unlawful / Illegal / Criminal
b. Criminal / Illicit / Unlawful / Illegal
c. Unlawful / Illegal
/ Illicit / Criminal
d. Unlawful / Criminal / Illicit / Illegal
Q.28: From the options below, choose the correct sequence of
prepositions to complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following
sentence. We simply cannot decide whether to trade _____ our car for a new
model or, as our neighbors suggested, trade it _____ their houseboat.
a. in / as
b. for / in
c. in / for
d. for / on
Q.29: Complete the following sentence by choosing the
correct word from the options below. Martha has a real ______________ for
writing ballads and odes.
a. flare
b. flair
c. flayer
Q.30: Which of the following words is often associated with
money?
a. Disperse
b. Disburse
c. Dispense
Q.31: 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 ___________ down
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
Q.32: Which of the following options best defines the word
“friendly”?
a. Amiable
b. Amicable
c. Both words mean “friendly,” but “amiable” refers to
people and “amicable” refers to relationships.
d. Both words mean “friendly,” but “amiable” refers to relationships
and “amicable” refers to people.
Q.33: Which of the following similar words refers to
something that is well-known or momentous in history?
a. Historic
b. Historical
Q.34: Which of the following similar words means “to inflict
a punishment or penalty in return for an unjust act”?
a. Avenge
b. Revenge
c. The words are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.
Q.35: Which of the following words means “once every two
years”?
a. Annual
b. Biennial
c. Semiannual
Q.36: Which of the following words is a verb meaning “to
change”?
a. Alter
b. Alder
c. Altar
d. Antler
Q.37: Which of the following similar words is used to
describe one’s negative feelings and antipathy for something?
a. Adverse
b. Averse
Q.38: Which of the following words means “to inform or
notify”?
a. Appraise
b. Appease
c. Apprise
d. Appall
Q.39: Complete the following sentence by choosing the
correct sequence of words from the options below. Harold buried his ___________
change in a shoebox so he wouldn’t _____________ it.
a. loose / lose
b. loose / loose
c. lose / loose (Answer)
d. lose / lose
Q.40: Which of the following similar words generally has a
negative connotation?
a. Childlike
b. Childhood
c. Childish
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