Word Usage Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses "who" rather than "whom"?
Answer: Who is responsible for the project?
"Who" is the subject of the verb "is," so it is used correctly here.
Choose the correct word: "The two countries reached a peace _____."
Answer: accord
"Accord" is a noun meaning an agreement, fitting a peace agreement.
Which sentence uses "lie" correctly?
Answer: The cat likes to lie in the sun.
"Lie" means to recline and takes no object, which fits the cat reclining.
Choose the correct word: "The bright lights _____ his ability to see."
Answer: affected
"Affected" is the verb meaning influenced, which fits the impact on his sight.
Which sentence uses "principal" correctly?
Answer: The principal reason for failure was poor planning.
"Principal" as an adjective means main or primary, fitting the main reason.
Choose the correct word: "Everyone must bring _____ own lunch."
Answer: their
"Their" is the possessive pronoun showing the lunch belongs to each person.
Which sentence uses "than" correctly?
Answer: He is smarter than I expected.
"Than" is used for comparisons, which fits comparing his intelligence.