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Confusing words exercise

June 13, 2015 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word.

1. I am …………………. happy with my performance.

Correct! Wrong!

2. I am tired of listening to …………………

Correct! Wrong!

3. He was ………………….. for driving his car recklessly.

Correct! Wrong!

4. Prolonged use of powerful drugs will ..................... our health.

Correct! Wrong!

5. We ………………….. at the success of our team.

Correct! Wrong!

6. …………………. can occur at any time.

Correct! Wrong!

7. One of the passengers ………………. injured in the accident.

Correct! Wrong!

8. You must not ………………… important facts from your doctor / lawyer.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The man lives in the hut ………………….. the river.

Correct! Wrong!

10. After finishing his work, he ………………….. down to rest.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. I am quite happy with my performance.

2. I am tired of listening to advice.

3. He was prosecuted for driving his car recklessly.

4. Prolonged use of powerful drugs will affect our health.

5. We rejoiced at the success of our team.

6. Accidents can occur at any time.

7. One of the passengers was injured in the accident.

8. You must not conceal important facts from your doctor / lawyer.

9. The man lives in a hut beside the river.

10. After finishing his work, he lay down to rest.

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