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English 14 Public

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? blink & wink

closing two eyes or just one, respectively

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On a boiling hot day, which of these do we look for to keep out of the sun? SHADE/SHADOW

SHADE

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CORRECT THE MISTAKE: Be careful what you say to him - he's so sensible.

SENSITIVE

10

CORRECT THE MISTAKE: I'm lonely today as my parents are out. Fancy coming round?

ALONE

10

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? economic / economical

relating to money; cheap

25

CORRECT THE MISTAKE: Wow, this was amazing hummus. You must give me the receipt for it.

RECIPE

15

She won't mind if you're late - BESIDES/BESIDE, it's hardly your fault.

besides

15

MISSING WORD? I absolutely ______ to answer that question! How dare you!!!

REFUSE

20

CORRECT THE MISTAKE: I'd kind of like to learn another language, but it's such a big compromise.

COMMITMENT

25

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? travel/trip

verb/noun

10

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? resign/retire

quit your job/stop working because you're ooooold

10

MISSING WORD? This jumper is far too ______ on me. I'd prefer a tighter fit.

LOOSE / BAGGY

20

WHICH WORD? We want children to experience the ____ of learning. / This is hard work but great ____. / It’s no ____ living on your own.

FUN

25

WHICH WORD? Hmm, there's a total ______ at the door. Do you know him? / Hello _____! Long time, no see!

STRANGER

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