COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS

Underline the correct word.

1. The company’s plans to build a new factory in the area produced / developed /
raised / originated a very strong reaction from the public.
2. The plans for the new shelter were abandoned because a right / due / suitable
/ valid location could not be found.
3. The board held a meeting to discuss the future way / line / plan / direction of
the organization.
4. Vegetable fats, though / yet / even / still not as harmful as animal fats, can
nevertheless result in gaining weight.
5. Every attempt should be made to prevent people from being accused / alleged
/ blamed / charged with crimes that they did not commit.
6. The case was noted / learned / heard / perceived by a famous judge.
7. To be formally declared innocent is to be excluded / excused / absolved /
acquitted.
8. He maintained that he was not in the area at the time of the crime, that was his
alibi / pretext / apology / confirmation.
9. If a criminal is given a(n) interrupted / suspended / postponed / shelved
sentence, they will only serve it if they commit another crime in a specified period
of time.
10. He appealed / entreated / begged / solicited against his sentence and it was
reduced to four months imprisonment.
11. You and your kin / cohort / escort / spouse must have been married for at
least a year to receive the allowance.
12. After the failure of his book, Miles went through a period of lengthened /
expanded / stretched / protracted misery.
13. Where and how we live is a lifestyle selection / choice / alternative / election.
14. Parenthood / Parentage / Parental / Perennial divorce does not always have a
negative effect on children.

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15. Claire intends to embark / establish / build / foster on a new career as an
artist.
16. Perhaps stress and lack of communication is a cause of marital breakage /
breach / breakdown / rift.
17. There was a dramatic change / turn / switch / swing of policy which nobody
had predicted.
18. Yoga helps relax / loosen / ease / calm stress.
19. Things will get better in the long time / term / interval / period.
20. The seminar lasts / endures / has / continues five hours.

Key
1. produced -> produce a strong reaction from sth 11. spouse
2. suitable 12. protracted
3. direction 13. choice
4. though 14. parental
5. charged 15. embark
6. heard 16. breakdown
7. acquitted 17. change
8. alibi 18. ease
9. suspended 19. term
10. appealed 20. lasts

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