Grammarly Certified Advanced Grammar and Language Specialist Word Choice and Precision

Question 1

Which word best replaces 'utilize' for most standard professional writing contexts?

Accepted Answer

Use

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Employ

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Leverage

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Operationalize

Question 2

Which pair of words is an example of commonly confused homophones?

Accepted Answer

their / there / they're

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affect / effect

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principal / principle

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All of the above

Question 3

What is the difference between 'imply' and 'infer'?

Accepted Answer

The speaker/writer implies; the listener/reader infers.

Answer

They are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.

Answer

'Infer' is used for written communication; 'imply' for spoken.

Answer

'Imply' is more formal than 'infer.'

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'comprise' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The United States comprises 50 states.

Answer

The United States is comprised of 50 states.

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50 states comprise of the United States.

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The United States is comprising 50 states.

Question 5

What is the precise distinction between 'assure,' 'ensure,' and 'insure'?

Accepted Answer

Assure = to give confidence to a person; ensure = to make certain; insure = to protect financially.

Answer

All three words are interchangeable in formal writing.

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Ensure is for people; assure is for events; insure is archaic.

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Insure and ensure are synonyms; assure is used only in legal documents.

Question 6

Which sentence uses 'disinterested' with its precise meaning?

Accepted Answer

A disinterested mediator will ensure a fair negotiation.

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The student was disinterested in the lecture and kept yawning.

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She was disinterested because the topic was too technical.

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The audience looked disinterested during the long presentation.