OET 2026 Commonly Confused Words Free Quiz 3

1. What is the difference between "stationary" and "stationery"?

A. not moving B. writing materials C. both mean the same D. stationary = not moving; stationery = writing materials

2. What is "than" used for?

A. time B. comparison C. both D. neither

3. What is the difference between "weather" and "whether"?

A. atmospheric conditions B. introduces alternatives C. both are correct D. neither

4. What is the difference between "who" and "whom"?

A. who = object, whom = subject B. both are for subjects C. both are for objects D. who = subject, whom = object

5. What is the difference between "quote" and "quotation"?

A. quote = actual words, quotation = to repeat B. quote = to repeat, quotation = actual words C. both mean the same D. neither

6. What is the difference between "practice" and "practise"?

A. practice = noun (US), practise = verb (UK) B. practice = verb, practise = noun C. both are nouns D. both are verbs

7. What is the difference between "historic" and "historical"?

A. relating to history B. important in history C. both are correct D. neither