Convicted vs. convinced

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English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #16 "Where are my Glasses?", question 4

She was convicted that she would now have to buy a new pair.

(a) convicted
(b) would
(c) have to

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #16 "Where are my Glasses?", answer 4

She was convinced that she would now have to buy a new pair.

Correct entry: convinced
The error was: (a) convicted
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convicted

[Alan]

Hi,

If you are convinced about something, it suggests you are absolutely certain/sure about it.

A person is convicted by a court of law if they are found to be guilty of a crime. The result is that they receive a sentence from the judge and possibly go to prsison.

Alan
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