Subtle Differences
To engage vs. To attract – ... means to draw attention (e.g., to ... tourists), ... implies interaction or involvement (e.g., to ... an audience)
To engage vs. To attract – "Engage" implies interaction or involvement (e.g., to engage an audience), whereas "attract" means to draw attention (e.g., to attract tourists).
To range – Used for indicating ... (e.g., "Prices range from $10 to $100"), but not for ... like "to run."
To range – Used for indicating variety (e.g., "Prices range from $10 to $100"), but not for physical movement like "to run."
Venue – Event – Spot – Site
🧐 Odd one out: Event (because it refers to something that happens, while the others are locations).
Root: Act
It's important to __________ your audience during the presentation.
engage
Need vs. Demand – ... is related to economic or social pressure (e.g., "high ... for skilled workers"), ... is often about necessity (e.g., "a ... for improvement"),
Need vs. Demand – "Need" is often about necessity (e.g., "a need for improvement"), while "demand" is related to economic or social pressure (e.g., "high demand for skilled workers").
To run – Can mean ... (e.g., to run a business), but also function as a verb meaning "..." (e.g., to run a machine) or "..." (e.g., to run fast).
To run – Can mean managing something (e.g., to run a business), but also function as a verb meaning "to operate" (e.g., to run a machine) or "to move quickly" (e.g., to run fast).
Besides – Also – By far – By the way
🧐 Odd one out: By far (because it is used for emphasis, while the others are used to add information).
Root: Attract
The garden's beauty is sure to __________ tourists.
attract
Venue vs. Site vs. Spot – While all refer to places, ... is for official or historical locations, ... is more informal for locations... is typically for events
Venue vs. Site vs. Spot – While all refer to places, "venue" is typically for events (e.g., concert venue), "site" is for official or historical locations (e.g., construction site), and "spot" is more informal for locations (e.g., a nice spot to relax)
Take place – A fixed phrase meaning "..." which can’t be replaced by "..." in all contexts (e.g., "The concert ... on Friday" is correct, but "The concert ... on Friday" sounds less natural).
Take place – A fixed phrase meaning "to happen," which can’t be replaced by "happen" in all contexts (e.g., "The concert takes place on Friday" is correct, but "The concert happens on Friday" sounds less natural).
Amused – Range - Satisfied – Content
🧐 Odd one out: Range (because it is an action verb, while the others describe emotional states).
Root: Satisfy
__________, did you hear about the new cafe that just opened?
By the way
Event vs. Act vs. Display – ... can be a specific action or part of a performance, ... refers to a planned occasion, and ... often implies a visual presentation (e.g., a ... of fireworks).
Event vs. Act vs. Display – "Event" refers to a planned occasion, "act" can be a specific action or part of a performance, and "display" often implies a visual presentation (e.g., a display of fireworks).
Display - Demand - Attract - Need
🧐 Odd one out: Display (because it is an action verb, while the others describe some sort of infuence).
Root: Develop
Develop - розвивати
The grand opening of the store will __________ next Friday.
take place
Satisfied vs. Content vs. Amused – ... means a peaceful state (e.g., "She felt ... with her life"), and ... suggests entertainment (e.g., "He was ... by the joke")... implies a need or expectation being met (e.g., "a ... customer"),
Satisfied vs. Content vs. Amused – "Satisfied" implies a need or expectation being met (e.g., "a satisfied customer"), "content" means a peaceful state (e.g., "She felt content with her life"), and "amused" suggests mild entertainment (e.g., "He was amused by the joke").
Besides vs. Also – ... often introduces additional reasons (e.g., "..., it was too expensive"), while ... is more neutral and often appears mid-sentence (e.g., "She ... studies French").
Besides vs. Also – "Besides" often introduces additional reasons (e.g., "Besides, it was too expensive"), while "also" is more neutral and often appears mid-sentence (e.g., "She also studies French").
Event – An act - Besides – A display
🧐 Odd one out: Besides (because the others can refer to performance).
Root: Run
The restaurant has the best __________ for watching the sunset.
spot