Confusing Vocabulary
What’s the difference between borrow and lend?
Borrow = take; Lend = give
fill in the blank “I’m looking forward ___ my holiday.”
to
What does “give up” mean?
to stop doing something
Choose the correct word: “She’s ___ tired to study tonight.”
TOO
fill in the blank “There isn’t ___ milk left.”
any
Choose the correct word: “We had a great ___ to Paris last year.” (journey / trip)
trip
Correct the mistake: “I didn’t used to like vegetables.”
Should be: I didn’t use to like vegetables.
What does “look after” mean?
take care of
Correct the mistake: “Are you going two the meeting?”
TO
fill in the blank: “It depends ___ the weather if we go or not.”
on
Correct the mistake: “I actually live in Madrid right now.”
Should be currently, not “actually.
Correct the mistake: “He said me he was tired.”
He told me he was tired.
Meaning of “run out of”
have no more left
She's taking ____ long, we are going____ be late.
too, to
Correct the mistake: “I need to discuss about the problem.”
I need to discuss the problem.
Choose the meaning: What does attend mean? (A) Pay attention (B) Go to an event
B: Go to an event
fill in the blank: “I need to ___ a decision.”
make
What’s the difference? “pick up” vs “drop off”
pick up = collect someone/something; drop off = take someone somewhere and leave them
Choose the correct option: “He’s invited ___ the party ___.” (two blanks)
to, too (He’s invited to the party too.)
Fill in the blank: “I look forward to ___ you.”
seeing
Choose the correct word: “Prices continue to ___ every year.” (rise / raise)
rise
use 1 word to complete the sentence: “I don’t have ___ money left.”
much
Correct the mistake: “I look forward to see you.”
I look forward to seeing you.
Fill both blanks: “It’s not ___ late ___ change your plans.”
too, to
What’s the difference between been and gone?
been = visited and returned; gone = still away