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