Common Errors - Misused Words - MCQs


Which word means ‘to recognize someone for an achievement’?

A. Honor
B. Celebrate
C. Recognize
D. Commend

Answer: Honor

What is the correct term for ‘to request formally or politely’?

A. Solicit
B. Ask
C. Request
D. Plead

Answer: Solicit

What is the correct word for ‘to assert the validity of something’?

A. Validate
B. Confirm
C. Verify
D. Authenticate

Answer: Validate

What is the correct term for ‘to say something again’?

A. Reiterate
B. Iterate
C. Repeat
D. Rephrase

Answer: Reiterate

Which word refers to ‘the act of coming together’?

A. Convergence
B. Divergence
C. Merger
D. Union

Answer: Convergence

What is the correct term for ‘to change something slightly’?

A. Modify
B. Alter
C. Adjust
D. Amend

Answer: Modify

What is the correct word for ‘to develop or grow’?

A. Evolve
B. Develop
C. Grow
D. Progress

Answer: Evolve

Which word should be used for ‘the time before now’?

A. Previously
B. Precede
C. Precedent
D. Preceding

Answer: Previously

Which word means ‘to cause something to happen’?

A. Effectuate
B. Induce
C. Result
D. Bring about

Answer: Effectuate

Which word means ‘to make something widely known’?

A. Publicize
B. Advertise
C. Promote
D. Disseminate

Answer: Disseminate