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QuizMoz offers one of the Internet's largest collection of quizzes for you to tease your brain and pit your wits against the experienced QuizMoz quiz masters. Go ahead and find out what you know about yourself and the world around you. Best of luck!!  English Word Usage Quiz Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 71.5%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 950  No of people passing this quiz: 835  No of people failing this quiz: 115  Maximum score for this quiz: 100% Coverage : The English Word Usage Quiz tests your knowledge of proper word usage in a variety of situations. The English Word Usage Quiz questions are carefully crafted so you can gauge how much you know about proper word usage and application.  English Word Usage Discussion Forum 1.  _______ going to the store. a. Their b. There c. They're d. They will Please provide appropriate updations Ques _______ going to the store. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 2.  They are having a hard time selling ______ house. a. There b. Their c. They're d. At Please provide appropriate updations Ques They are having a hard time selling ______ house. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 3.  She was _______ in her character and breeding, which showed through her delicate speech and mannerisms. a. Indelicate b. Refined c. Blissful d. Ridiculous Please provide appropriate updations Ques She was _______ in her character and breeding, which showed through her delicate speech and mannerisms. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 4.  The knot he tied in the rope was very _______ and kept coming undone. a. Lose b. Loose c. Tight d. Snug Please provide appropriate updations Ques The knot he tied in the rope was very _______ and kept coming undone. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 5.  That child has a ________ appetite and is sure to gain some weight this week. a. Lackluster b. Simple c. Hardy d. Hearty Please provide appropriate updations Ques That child has a ________ appetite and is sure to gain some weight this week. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 6.  _______ not polite to stare at people. a. Its b. That's c. It's d. Their Please provide appropriate updations Ques _______ not polite to stare at people. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 7.  It has always been hard for her to _________ criticism, even when it is offered in good faith. a. Define b. Except c. Accept d. Defer Please provide appropriate updations Ques It has always been hard for her to _________ criticism, even when it is offered in good faith. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 8.  Although she won the spelling bee, some thought she didn't deserve the _______ because she may have cheated. a. Mettle b. Medal c. Metal d. Meddle Please provide appropriate updations Ques Although she won the spelling bee, some thought she didn't deserve the _______ because she may have cheated. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 9.  If you have a tiny kitchen, you can manage to get by with just the ______ essentials. a. Bear b. Minimum c. Basic d. Bare Please provide appropriate updations Ques If you have a tiny kitchen, you can manage to get by with just the ______ essentials. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 10.  It seems all children are taken with hand-held _________. a. Devices b. Devises c. Topics d. None of the above Please provide appropriate updations Ques It seems all children are taken with hand-held _________. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 11.  He was not prepared to make a speech at the dinner, so therefore his remarks were _________. a. Scripted b. Extemporaneous c. Rehearsed d. Impromptu Please provide appropriate updations Ques He was not prepared to make a speech at the dinner, so therefore his remarks were _________. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 12.  _______ bears aren't common in these woods. a. Grisley b. Grisly c. Grizly d. Grizzly Please provide appropriate updations Ques _______ bears aren't common in these woods. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 13.  We are heading in the wrong direction, ______ we should turn back now. a. Sow b. So c. Sew d. Soo Please provide appropriate updations Ques We are heading in the wrong direction, ______ we should turn back now. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 14.  _______ is the school where she will go to kindergarten. a. There b. They're c. Their d. What Please provide appropriate updations Ques _______ is the school where she will go to kindergarten. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 15.  His ______ leave something to be desired. a. Manners b. Mannerisms c. Lack of manners d. Habits Please provide appropriate updations Ques His ______ leave something to be desired. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 16.  ______ I go to the bathroom Mrs. Darwin? a. Tight b. Can c. May d. Is Please provide appropriate updations Ques ______ I go to the bathroom Mrs. Darwin? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you Think you know more about this quiz!   Please enter your Name and what you would like to tell everyone about English Word Usage  Name: Think you know more about English Word Usage and would like others to know too? Whether its a great fact, a joke, a personal experience or an interesting anecdote, please share it with all the human beings on planet earth. Your contribution will help keep QuizMoz a free site for all.    (Optional)  (average submission size - 5 to 10 lines) English Word Usage Discussion Forum Know the Latest News about English Word Usage! What others think about English Word Usage By: Porter Farvan on Oct 29, 2009    The test was very beneficial, so take it! By: Mac on Oct 27, 2009    This is less usage based, and more common phrase based than I expected By: justin crespo on Oct 7, 2009    this was the most amazing quiz in the world. (i am being sarcastic) By: alexa aguirre on Oct 7, 2009    It's amazing By: Jeremy Madrigal on Oct 7, 2009    It was totally fun. By: Zoey on Sep 27, 2009    I always confuse its and it's when writing a story By: dely on Sep 12, 2009    it s good By: Santosh on Aug 23, 2009    It is interesting as well as knowledeable. By: Leasa on Aug 5, 2009    Improper word usage, aka "Archie Bunkerisms" are a pet peeve of mine. By: Akshay on Jun 25, 2009    its good. By: Catharina on Jun 15, 2009    How you write really does make an impression! By: manasi kishore on Jun 10, 2009    knowing english is a very important skill. so everyone must know and grow with this skill.this lanuage is accepted world wide so this is the key of all bussiness and job. By: Bob on Jun 6, 2009    its a good way to study for a usage quiz in class. By: srs on Jun 2, 2009    it is needed By: bobby sue on Jun 2, 2009    mr annen rocks By: chris on May 25, 2009    awesome sweer tight By: tim kotyuk on May 13, 2009    hot cheese soup, extra hot double cheese By: Bob Boo on May 13, 2009    This is gay! By: John Paul on Apr 23, 2009    Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. Life is what you make it. 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