Checking for Commonly Confused Words and Clichés

What is the meaning of the word 'Know'?

• To forget

• To recognize or understand

• To ignore

• To confuse

What is the meaning of the word 'No'?

• An adverb meaning not so or not at all

• A verb meaning to recognize or understand

• An adjective meaning all or every

• A noun meaning a type of music.

What is the meaning of 'Affect'?

• A) A noun meaning result

• B) A verb meaning influence or pretend

• C) A verb meaning accomplish or produce

• D) An adjective meaning fresh or different

Which word is an adverb meaning 'in this place or to this place'?

• Hear

• Here

• Buy

• By

What is the past tense of the verb 'know'?

• New

• Knew

• Passed

• Past

Which word is a verb meaning 'omit or exclude'?

• Accept

• Except

• Affect

• Effect

What does 'Than' function as in a sentence?

• A noun meaning history

• A verb meaning purchase

• A conjunctive word used to make a comparison

• An adverb used when referring to possibility

Which word refers to the 'climate and conditions outside'?

• Whether

• Weather

• Passed

• Past

What is the meaning of 'Buy' as a noun?

• A verb meaning listen to

• A noun meaning bargain or deal

• A verb meaning agree or receive

• A noun meaning history

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The _______ of the mutual fund earned interest, which was our principal objective.'?

• principal

• principle