Exercises ------- Misused words:

Exercise no. 1 Misused Words

Choose the correct word given in the brackets. 


Question 1 : He did not sight site cite any example in support of his statement.

Question 2 : What is the cost cast of this play.

Question 3 : He soon went out of sight site cite .

Question 4 : Please tell me the cast cost caste of this book.

Question 5 : This box is made of metal mettle .

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List of Words Misused in English for Alphabet------- D

List of Words Misused in English for Alphabet ------D
37. Drought (Dry Weather) : This year crops failed due to drought.

   Draught (Quantity of liquid drunk once) : He took the medicine 

    with a  draught of water.

38. Dose (Quantity of medicine taken at one time) : Take one dose of 

      this medicine every day.

      Doze (Nap) : He was dozing while sitting in the meeting.

39. Disease (illness) : He is suffering from a serious disease.

      Decease (Death) : His sudden decease is shocking for all of us.

40. Dearness (Price Rise) : The Government employees are paid 

      dearness allowance.

      Dearth (Shortage) : There is no dearth of talented persons in India.

41. Dew ( moisture in air in condensed form) : There were dew drops on 

      grass leaves.

      Due (something owing) : There is nothing due towards him. He has paid

     his all dues.

42. Diary ( Daily record of events) : He recorded all the names in his diary.

      Dairy ( Place where milk etc. is sold) : I purchased milk from dairy.


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List of Words Misused in English For Alphabet C

26. Cite ( to refer) : He cited several references from the original text.

      Site ( a place ) : The boss selected a  new site for the office  building.

      Sight (view) : The site presented a horrible sight.

27. Confident (sure) : He is confident of his selection.

     Confidant (a person of trust) : He is  a great confidant of his boss.

28. Cast (to shed) : Cast off your old clothes.

      Caste ( social group ) : He is a Brahman by caste.

29. Childish ( Immature & Irresponsible ) : Nobody likes his childish habits.

      Child-like ( Innocent) : I like his childlike simplicity.

30. Canvas ( a material ) : He is carrying a canvas bag.

      Canvass ( campaign for votes etc.) : During last elections, we all canvassed         in his favour.

31.Council ( committee) : The Privy council is in session today.

     Counsel ( Advice ) : He did not accept my counsel.

32.Complement ( to go together) : some verbs require a complement to complete      sense.

      Compliment ( To pay respects ) : Please pay  my compliments to your father.

33.Course ( syllabus, route )  : The students have finished their course.

     Coarse ( uncouth ) : His dress is made of coarse cloth.

34.Cloth ( UnStitched cloth ) : His father deals in cloth.

      Clothes ( Stitched clothes ) : The child’s clothes are very dirty.

35.Conscious ( To be aware of ) : He is conscious of his weaknesses.

     Conscientious ( Honest ) : He is a conscientious worker.

36.Credible ( believable ) : His version is not credible.

     Creditable ( Praiseworthy ) : His son has made a  creditable achievement.

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Learning tip : Practice makes a man perfect. Do revise these words.

List of Words Misused in English For Alphabet B

List of Words Misused in English ... Continued

18. Beneficial (Useful) : Exercise is  beneficial for health.

      Beneficent (well-wisher) : People chose a beneficent king  to rule over them.

19. Bear (endure) : He could not bear such a heavy loss in his business.  

      Bare (not covered) : Do not go out in the sun with your head bare.

20. Bale (bundle) : He stole two bales of cotton.

      Bail (security) : He was set free on bail.

21. Berth (a place to sleep) : I got reserved two berths in the train.

      Birth (to bear ) : She did not know the place of her birth.

22. Bridal (relating to marriage) : She wore her bridal ring.

      Bridle (rope to control an animal) : The rider took the bridle of the horse in         his  hand.

23. Beat (to give beating ) : Do not beat the poor animal.

     Beet (a vegetable) : Beet is a vegetable and is  used as food.

24. Brake (to stop a  vehicle) : He applied brakes to stop the car.

      Break (split into pieces) : The boy could not break the log of wood.

25. Beside (on the side ,near) : She sat beside her husband.

     Besides (In  addition to) : Besides students their parents also attended the            meeting.

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Students are advised to comment, if they have any doubt about the article. 

Learning tip : Practice makes a man perfect. Do revise these words.

List of Words Misused in English For Alphabet A

A List of Words Misused in English  --- ( in continuation of previous post)

11.  Adopt (acquire) : The couple adopted an orphan child.

       Adapt ( adjust, Familiarize) : She is trying  to adapt herself to the new                  atmosphere.

       Adept (able, skilled) : He is adept in the art of shooting.

12.  Allusion (Indirect hint) : The official gave an allusion to involvement of some         staff member in the scam.

       Illusion (false impression) : The child under an illusion tries to catch image          of moon in water.

13.  Antique ( old,traditional) : He is fond of collecting antique items.

       Antic (silly or amusing behavior) :  His father felt ashamed at his antic                   gestures.

14.  Aught (anything) : Has he to say aught against her?

       Ought (should) : We ought to respect our elders.

15.  Alternate (Vary,Every other) : I visit his house on alternate days.

       Alternative (substitute) : He put forth an alternative to my proposal.

16.  Aspire (desire) : He aspires to rise in his life.

       Expire (end) : His  leave expired on Sunday last.

17.  Abstain (desist) : The doctor advised him to abstain from food for two days.

       Refrain (avoid doing): Father advised his son to refrain from falling in bad          company.

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