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There are many verbs that sound similar and it’s easy to get confused between them. Here is a list of some of the most common confusing verb pairs, their meanings and examples of h

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Why did you take those suits ? They are not designed for __________ in hot climates. (wear/ carry)

wearing

15

"Give something to someone for a short time, expecting that you will get it back". What verb is it?

Lend

15

Please keep _____________ the best solution for this problem, don’t annoy me anymore! (find/ look for)

looking for

10

If you go shopping, remember to ___ your credit card with you.

take

20

We look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving. what verb is it?

watch

5

My bank account _______ 2% interest per month. (win/ earn)

earns

20

Tell the difference between look and look like

Look: turn our eyes in a particular direction to see something Look like: similar to sb or sth

25

They asked if I was looking for work and I _______ yes. (say/ tell)

said

10

I _______ all my money on the stock market. (miss/ lose)

lost

10

We should go over our math notes before the test. Can we ______ up next Wednesday to study?

meet

20

‘stay in the same place or not do something until something else happens’. What verb is it?

Wait

25

If you go for a walk by the river, you can ________ the beautiful scenery.

look at

15

Tell the different between bring and take

Bring: the movement toward sb or sth Take: the movement away sb or sth

20

We ________ that the guest house would have much better rooms. (hope/ expect)

expected

15

They ________ as though they had seen a ghost. (look/ look like)

looked

10

I will _____ a nap if I'm tired.(do/ take)

take

15