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Confusing expressions

April 10, 2016 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. We did an …………………. to see if we can get chlorine gas from salt.

a) experience
b) experiment

2. I am ………………… with a new hairstyle.

a) experiencing
b) experimenting

3. I had a strange ………………… yesterday.

a) experiment
b) experience

4. Have you ever ………………… loss and loneliness?

a) experienced
b) experimented

5. I …………………. you are all tired after your journey.

a) expect
b) hope

6. I ……………….. you had a wonderful time in Las Vegas.

a) hope
b) expect

7. I ……………….. I am not disturbing you.

a) hope
b) expect

8. I don’t ………………….. him to be on time.

a) hope
b) expect

9. I ………………… that he would bring some good news.

a) was waiting
b) was hoping

10. I …………………. for my results.

a) am waiting
b) am hoping
c) am expecting

Answers

1. We did an experience to see if we can get chlorine gas from salt.

2. I am experimenting with a new hairstyle.

3. I had a strange experience yesterday.

4. Have you ever experienced loss and despair?

5. I expect you are all tired after your journey.

6. I hope you had a wonderful time in Las Vegas.

7. I hope I am not disturbing you.

8. I don’t expect him to be on time.

9. I was hoping that he would bring some good news.

10. I am waiting for my results.

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