English Grammar: VOCABULARY Exercise

VOCABULARY Exercise

Fill in the blanks with right alternative:

1. Today the __________ of Shillong is pleasant. ( weather/climate)
Answer: Today the weather of Shillong is pleasant.

2. Both the parties came to an  __________ settlement. (amiable/amicable)
Answer: Both the parties came to an amicable settlement.

3. My warning had no __________ on the boy.  ( affect/effect)
Answer: My warning had no effect on the boy.

4. He could not __________ himself to the new situation. (adopt/adapt)
Answer: He could not adapt himself to the new situation.

5. He has easy  __________ to the ministers.(excess/access)
Answer: He has easy access to the ministers.

6. Hundreds of soldiers were __________ in the battle. ( wounded/injured)
Answer: Hundreds of soldiers were wounded in the battle.

7. The __________ in my shop is not good today. (sell /sale)
Answer: The sale in my shop is not good today.

8. He __________ good English. (says/speaks)
Answer: He speaks good English.

9. It is not proper to __________ through an open window. ( see/look)
Answer: It is not proper to look through an open window.

10. His parents' warning had no __________ on him.(affect/effect)
Answer: His parents' warning had no effect on him.

11. The old man knew that his death was  __________ (imminent/eminent)
Answer: The old man knew that his death was imminent.

12. Several boat __________ in the river during the storm.(drowned/sank)
Answer: Several boat sank in the river during the storm.

13. I__________  I had taken your advice.  ( hope/wish)
Answer: I wish I had taken your advice.

14. He will leave for England  __________ (shortly/recently)
Answer: He will leave for England shortly.

15. August 15 is a __________ day for the Indians.(historic/historical)
Answer: August 15 is a historic day for the Indians.

16. He will lose marks for his __________ handwriting. ( eligible/illegible)
Answer: He will lose marks for his illegible handwriting.

17. An __________ writer was invited as the chief guest.(eminent/imminent)
Answer: An eminent writer was invited as the chief guest.

18. A man of __________ respected by all (principal/principle)
Answer: A man of principle respected by all.

19. My advice had little __________ on the boy.  (affect/effect)
Answer: My advice had little effect on the boy.

20. He was loved by all for his __________ nature.(amiable/amicable)
Answer: He was loved by all for his amiable nature.

21. His handwriting is__________ (eligible/illegible)
Answer: His handwriting is illegible.

22. Nobody likes your __________ behaviour.  (childlike/childish)
Answer: Nobody likes your childish behaviour.

23. The woman narrated the incident __________ (shortly/briefly)
Answer: The woman narrated the incident briefly.

24. Her father was an __________ physician. (eminent/imminent)
Answer: Her father was an eminent physician.

25. Our family deals in __________ products. (diary/dairy)
Answer: Our family deals in dairy products.

26. He became popular because of his __________ his nature. (amiable/amicable)
Answer: He became popular because of his amiable nature.

27. The lady could not tread the needle because of her __________ (old age/weak health/poor eye sight)
Answer: The lady could not thread the needle because of her poor eyesight.

28. She does not read newspaper as she __________ ( watches TV/can't read/has no time)
Answer: She does not read the newspaper as she has no time.

29. The Brahmaputra has changed its  __________ (Coarse/Course)
Answer: The Brahmaputra has changed its course.

30. Sankardeva was an __________ scholar. (eminent/imminent)
Answer: Sankardeva was an eminent scholar.

31. My warning had no __________ on the boy.  (affect/effect)
Answer: My warning had no effect on the boy.

32. He __________ to accept the money. (refused/denied)
Answer: He refused to accept the money.

33. Rose smells __________ (sweetly/sweet)
Answer: Rose smells sweet.

34. Her handwriting is __________ (illegible/eligible)
Answer: Her handwriting is illegible.

35. Mr. John will come to Guwahati __________ (recently/shortly)
Answer: Mr. John will come to Guwahati shortly.

36. Popular criticism has no __________ the politicians. ( effect/affect)
Answer: Popular criticism has no effect on the politicians.


Frame sentences using the following to show their difference on meaning:  

1. Lose,Loose
Answer:
   - I don’t want to lose my keys.
   - My shirt is too loose and keeps falling off.

2. Rise, Raise
Answer:
   - The sun will rise at 6 AM tomorrow.
   - Please raise your hand if you have a question.

3. Sight, Site
Answer:
   - The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight.
   - The construction site is located on the edge of the city.

4. Eligible, Illegible
Answer:
   - She is eligible for the scholarship because of her high grades.
   - His handwriting is illegible, so I can’t read the note.

5. Accept, Except
Answer:
   - I will accept your invitation to the party.
   - Everyone is coming to the party except John.

6. Alter, Altar
Answer:
   - I need to alter my dress for the wedding.
   - The flowers were beautifully arranged at the altar for the ceremony.

7. Diary, Dairy
Answer:
   - She writes in her diary every night.
   - I bought some dairy products from the grocery store.

8. Effect, Affect
Answer:
   - The medicine had a positive effect on her health.
   - The weather can affect your mood.

9. Site, Cite
Answer:
   - We visited the historical site during our trip.
   - Be sure to cite your sources in the research paper.

10. Principal, Principle
Answer:
    - The principal of the school gave a speech at the assembly.
    - She always follows the principle of honesty in her work.

11. Adopt, Adapt
Answer:
    - They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
    - He had to adapt quickly to the new work environment.