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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 17:48 IST

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When you travel to a new place, do you feel alone or lonely?

When you break up with your best friend, does your heart pain, ache or hurt?

Do you think the words 'important' and 'serious' have different meanings?

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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No one knew that a break-up would cause so much heart________
1) Ache
2) Pain
3) Hurt

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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When I came to Mumbai for the first time, I felt very ___________
1) Alone
2) Lonely
3) On my own

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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Unmarried couples have been ________ from entering the new park.
1) Prohibited
2) Banned
3) Not allowed

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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Abhijeet is a _______ smoker. He always reeks of tobacco.
1) Heavy
2) Hard
3) Strong

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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___________ him staying longer, as long as he pays the rent on time.
1) I don't care
2) I don't mind
3) It doesn't matter

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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Will you please come with me to the mall? I have to shop for some _______ appliances.
1) Home
2) House
3) Household

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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If we take the train, our __________ will be more comfortable.
1) Journey
2) Travel
3) Trip

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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I was __________ she'd tell me the truth before her sister did.
1) Waiting
2) Expecting
3) Hoping

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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Last week, we saw a very _______ film about dancing fishes.
1) Important
2) Interesting
3) Serious

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English Quiz: Do you know when to use these words?

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The boss ordered an informal ________ to discuss our appraisals.
1) Get-together
2) Meeting
3) Reunion

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