English Common Errors Quiz

Which word fits best?

This represents a ... component of the program.

• discrete

• discreet

• both

• neither

Which word fits best?

The riot had a profound ... on us.

• effect

• affect

• either

• neither

Which word fits best?

They were still ... on their parents years after they left school.

• dependent

• dependant

• alienated

• all the words are possible

Which word fits best?

Whenever we needed someone to guide us, we always sought her ...

• counsel

• council

• either of the two options

• neither of the two options

Which word fits best?

Immediately after the election, the government ... the tax system.

• changed

• reverted

• all three options

  are possible

• counselled

Which word fits best?

Please get in touch with the minister or ...

• me

• myself

• I

• either myself or I

Which word fits best?

I don't care ... they agree.

• whether

• wether

• weather

• Either whether or wether

Which word fits best?

The location certainly has ... advantages.

• its

• it's

• either fewer or it's

• less

Which word fits best?

That will ... us in good stead.

• stand

• put

• place

• either put or place

Which word fits best?

You must invite the teachers, the prefects and ... to the conference.

• us

• ourselves

• we

• either we or us