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The Commonly Confused Words Test

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Ofelix, Jul 28, 2005.

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  1. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    The Commonly Confused Words Test
    http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=14457200288064322170

    I bet Chevalier would want to take this one ;) .


    Intermediate
    You scored 92% Beginner, 78% Intermediate, 73% Advanced, and 60% Expert!
    You have a good understanding of beginner and intermediate level commonly confused English words, getting at least 75% of the beginner and intermediate level questions correct. This is a good score. Remember, these are commonly confused English words, which means most people don't use them properly. You got a respectable score.

    Wow! I did not think I'd score that high I think it's pretty good for me considering english is not my native language.
     
    Ofelix, Jul 28, 2005
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  2. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Well, I'm a flippin' attorney, so I had better know the language . . .

    English Genius
    You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 100% Advanced, and 93% Expert!
    You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!
    Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!


    I Figured out which one I got wrong. Oh well, I'm not too unhappy.
     
    dmc, Jul 28, 2005
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  3. Nakia

    Nakia The night is mine Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    Lo, am I smart! :) Now if I could just learn to spell.
     
    Nakia, Jul 28, 2005
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  4. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Well well my skills aren't that good compares to yours it seems. Still I am happy with it.
     
    Ofelix, Jul 28, 2005
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  5. Nakia

    Nakia The night is mine Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    dmc is a genius!

    For me:
    A grandma who majored in english helped and all the years I've lived should mean something.

    After all I am the Board's official Venerable Sage! :roll:
     
    Nakia, Jul 28, 2005
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  6. Sarevok• Gems: 23/31
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    Not bad for someone that never finished school.
     
    Sarevok•, Jul 28, 2005
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  7. Celesialraven Gems: 11/31
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    I've always had trouble with the easy stuff...

    You scored 78% Beginner, 85% Intermediate, 86% Advanced, and 66% Expert!
    You have an extremely good understanding of beginner, intermediate, and advanced level commonly confused English words, getting at least 75% of each of these three levels' questions correct. This is an exceptional score. Remember, these are commonly confused English words, which means most people don't use them properly. You got an extremely respectable score.
     
    Celesialraven, Jul 28, 2005
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  8. Ruin Ehwazehs Gems: 7/31
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    Good lord, Higher score than I expected, considering I don't speak English as my first language.

    EDIT : Sarevok, how could you get the exactly same score.
     
    Ruin Ehwazehs, Jul 28, 2005
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  9. Sarevok• Gems: 23/31
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    I think I got the phenomenon question wrong, I put phenomena instead, was that wrong? Also, remember the other question: 'for a while, a while, and awhile', I chose all 3, was that wrong?
     
    Sarevok•, Jul 28, 2005
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  10. Rastor Gems: 30/31
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    Guess all those collegiate English courses paid off.
     
    Rastor, Jul 28, 2005
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  11. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    English Genius
    You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 100% Advanced, and 86% Expert!
    You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

    I'm fairly disappointed with these results as it means I must have got a couple wrong. Really, for anybody who has English as their first language, this test SHOULD be pretty easy. However, I am well aware that English grammar is not taught at schools as well these days as it used to be.
     
    Harbourboy, Jul 28, 2005
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  12. Nakia

    Nakia The night is mine Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    I got 'phenomena' wrong. The correct answer is 'phenomanon' Phenomena is the plural or one of the plural forms.

    The three 'whiles' are correct.

    The answers are here: web page
     
    Nakia, Jul 28, 2005
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  13. Rallymama Gems: 31/31
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    I missed the whiles and further/farther. Oh well, won't happen again.
     
    Rallymama, Jul 28, 2005
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  14. Sarevok• Gems: 23/31
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    Got all these ones wrong

    5. He __________ to the banquet
    18. In a lemon meringue pie recipe
    22. That rug will be a nice
    26. Her parents bought her the
    32. The bombing had an adverse
    35. She complains to
    37. The amazing still flight of the
     
    Sarevok•, Jul 28, 2005
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  15. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Exactly the same results as HB - 100/100/100/86.

    Missed 31 and (I think) 38
     
    Splunge, Jul 28, 2005
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  16. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Okay I got the worst score... Does it mean I am bad english speaker or a pretty decent foreinger who speak english? I am disapointed by my scores now sigh...
     
    Ofelix, Jul 28, 2005
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  17. Blog Gems: 23/31
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    You scored 92% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 100% Advanced, and 80% Expert!

    I always screw up the me/I thing.

    Seeing the multiple choice options made me think twice though. If I had to type the word in myself, I would have done so much worse...
     
    Blog, Jul 28, 2005
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  18. Felinoid

    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    Sorry, Ofelix. If you want an ego boost, try getting Arabwel to take the test. :hahaerr:
     
    Felinoid, Jul 28, 2005
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  19. Nakia

    Nakia The night is mine Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    It wouldn't suprise me if Arabwel came up with all 100%. She doesn't have to type anything to take the test. :)
     
    Nakia, Jul 28, 2005
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  20. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Still no sign of Chevalier, What's going on? :lol: :grin:
     
    Ofelix, Jul 28, 2005
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