

Understanding 'Just' and 'Only' in English
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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common reason people confuse 'just' and 'only'?
They have the same spelling.
They can sometimes be used interchangeably.
They are both verbs.
They are both used in questions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word sounds more formal when used interchangeably?
Neither is formal
Just
Only
Both are equally formal
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which situation can 'just' not be replaced by 'only'?
When referring to a recent event
When talking about a unique item
When expressing a strong opinion
When describing a formal event
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'just' imply when used to describe location?
In a different country
In the same place
Very close
Far away
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is 'just' used when being honest about something negative?
To avoid the truth
To simply state the truth
To exaggerate the truth
To make a joke
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When can 'only' be used exclusively?
When expressing a casual opinion
When talking about multiple items
When referring to a unique or solitary thing
When describing a recent event
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses 'only' to indicate exclusivity?
I only have one pencil.
I have only pencils.
I just have one pencil.
I have just one pencil.
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