Formula C1 - Unit 7 Easily confused words | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Words that are easily confused

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A deceptive appearance or impression, often caused by the misinterpretation of a sensory experience.

illusion

allusion

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A reference made to a famous historical or literary figure, event, or work.

allusion

illusion

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Continuously is

an adverb meaning “constantly” or “without interruption.”

is an adverb meaning “frequently” or “regularly.”

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An adverb which means 'frequently' or 'regularly'

continuously

continually

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Which word is the verb form?

effect

affect

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Which word is the noun form?

effect

affect

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Which word is a synonym of 'suggest'?

infer

imply

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work out, reason, deduce are all synonyms of...

imply

infer

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Which verb means to make sure of something?

insure

assure

ensure

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The verb 'assure' means

tell someone something positive to reduce doubts.

get an insurance policy for something valuable.

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A 'compliment' is...

is something that completes something else in some way.

is a courteous, polite remark that expresses admiration.

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When something 'suits' or 'works well with' something else in some way, it is a...

complement.

compliment.

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... describes something momentous or important in history.

Historic

Historical

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... describes something that belongs to an earlier period of history.

Historic

Historial

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Which word is a synonym of 'main' or 'primary' or a 'theory'?

principle

principal

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Which word is used to refer to a 'rule' or 'basic truth' or 'head teacher'?

principle

principal

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