Quiz: Commonly misused or misspelled words
These terms and phrases can trip up even veteran writers. Take this usage quiz to see how much of a word nerd you are.
Instead of another article about usage, let’s see how you fare with a quiz.
Read the list below and make note of which words or phrases are incorrect—either from misspelling or from misstatement. Check your answers at the end.
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Definitions and usage guidance came from Oxford Dictionaries, Dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster.
1. Alterior motive
2. Augurs well for the project
3. Brussel sprout
4. Caddy-corner
5. Center around
6. Conversate
7. Coursing through my veins
8. Cut and dry
9. Derring-do
10. Digestive track
11. Dire straits
12. Door jamb
13. Doughnut
14. Duct tape
15. Easedrop
16. Fine-tooth comb
17. Harebrained
18. Home in
19. Mute point
20. Old wise tale
21. Per say
22. Sleight of hand
23. Thunder and lightening
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