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Confusing Verbs quiz
Many words in English have similar meanings, but some words are more suitable than others in certain contexts. In some cases some words are just not right to use even though the meaning might be similar to the appropriate word. So we may understand what the person is trying to say but it is just not natural or right to say that word in that particular context.
Try this confusing verbs quiz
1. Nobody died in the accident, but 20 people were____.
[ ] a. damaged
[ ] b. spoiled
[ ] c. injured
[ ] d. broken
2. Look at this notice John, it ______ that no visitors are allowed in at this time.
[ ] a. says
[ ] b. notices
[ ] c. writes
[ ] d. advises
3. I have been studying Chinese now for 3 years, but I still can't ____ it very well.
[ ] a. say
[ ] b. tell
[ ] c. speak
[ ] d. talk
4. Tony's _____ is not what it used to be. He is always forgetting where he's put things.
[ ] a. remember
[ ] b. souvenir
[ ] c. memory
[ ] d. memoirs
5. She_____ her children. She gives them whatever they want.
[ ] a. ruins
[ ] b. damages
[ ] c. hurts
[ ] d. spoils
6. The government is encouraging everyone to ____ water by washing their cars less.
[ ] a. spend
[ ] b. waste
[ ] c. save
[ ] d. use
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