CONFUSING WORDS –ÔN TẬP TỐT NGHIỆP LỚP 9-10
Exercise 1
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
The train has been (delayed / postponed) by ten minutes.
Did you (notice / remark) what he was wearing?
Please (bring / take) that book over here.
She loves reading about the (last / latest) fashion.
They were (delighted / delightful) that she had won.
He (laid / lay) down on the sand and went to sleep.
The bus leaves from the (station / stop) nearest the office.
He put up a big (note / notice) advertising the concert.
We (wait for / expect) him to arrive tomorrow morning.
1066 is one of the most (historical / historic) moments in British history.
They (robbed / stole) him of all his money.
My teacher (complemented / complimented) me on my essay. She said it was the best thing she had read for a long time.
I find it impossible to sleep because of the (continuous / continual) noise from the party in the flat above.
What I thought was a genuine Van Gogh turned out to be a forgery. As a result, the painting is now quite (worthless / invaluable).
It’s too hot. Let’s go and sit in the (shadow / shade) for a while.
Exercise 2
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
I bought my (stationary / stationery) from this shop.
Sulin is a member of the student (counsel / council).
Justin is an (eminent / imminent) figure in the advertising industry.
Your handwriting is so (illegible / eligible). I cannot read what you have written.
These images are designed to (illicit / elicit) sympathy from the viewers of the charity show.
In this country, temples are considered very (sacred / scared) places.

Sorry, I have no (access / assess) to this room. You may wish to check with the security personnel.
Take this painkiller. It can (alleviate / elevate) your pain.
Everything has been ironed (except/ accept) this pair of pants.
The residents of Nias have been very much (affected/ effected) by the recent earthquake.
Can you please (advice / advise) as to what I should do regarding this naughty student?
The beautiful bride walked down the (isle/ aisle), accompanied by her father.
14.1 recorded what happened today in my (diary / dairy).
15. The manager (misused / abused) the funds intended for the dental care of her workers.
Exercise 3
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
The outbacks of Australia are mostly (deserts/ desserts).
The burden proved too much for her to (bare / bear) so she collapsed.
This cloth is very (course / coarse). It would not be suitable for making pajamas.
You (ensure / insure) that everything goes on smoothly, we have to run through the procedure a few times.
The birds (migrated / emigrated) to the warm south to escape the harsh winter.
The (allusion / illusion) of a body being cut into two inside the box is but a trick.
I (ransacked / rummaged) through my drawer to look for the missing key.
This oven special digital features, unlike the common (contemporary / conventional) ones.
She was (credited / rewarded) with a gold pen for her contribution to the project.
The (principal / principle) of this school has retired.
Susie (lies / lays) her dress on the bed and wonders if she should wear it to the party.
Can you please (take / fetch) her to the bus stop?

Exercise 4
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
When the (brake / break) of a car is engaged, it will not move.
The store has a (wide / big) range of products.
Mrs Husher, an (affirm / infirm) elderly, is a resident at the Home for the Elderly.
I will let you know my decision (later / latter).
Why don’t you (accede / exceed) to my request for once?
The dream was so (clear/ vivid) it seemed real.
This species of tropical insects has (adapted / adopted) well to winter climates.
People who (violate/ break) the law should be punished.
She was (credible / credulous) enough to believe his lies.
The perfume (diffused / defused) through the room and left a pleasant fragrance.
The only (criteria / criterion) for entering this cafe is that you must be formally dressed.
An effective couple always (complements / compliments) each another in strengths and weaknesses.
The (current / currant) trend amongst teenagers today is to own a handphone.
When you leave this place, please remember