Confusing Words test (1)

How much of an ......... did World War II have on Europe?
affect
effect
effects
affects

The World War was devastating ......... many countries.
fore
for
four
floor

Lynn and Mike were ecstatic about the ......... of their first child this year.
birth
berth
birch
births

......... that, they were also happy about the purchase of their new home.
Beside
Among
Besides
Between

The weather on the coast is really wet and cloudy — it rains ..........
allot
a lot
lot
allotment

The ......... point is that you'll have to seek counsel about the crisis you're facing.
principal
principle
principals
principles

After a year of continual turmoil, Kevin decided to move to a place with ......... political upheaval.
fewer
less
lesser
few

The army was led by a famous general ......... was known for his tactical and strategic raids.
whose
who's
that
who

There are many ......... and unfortunate people in every country around the world.
pour
pore
poor
poured

Some charity groups are working to lower the ......... of poor people around the world.
group
herds
flocks
number