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Confusing words in English

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“I have a part-time work at the supermarket.”

“I have a part-time job at the supermarket.” (job = a specific occupation/profession)

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“I job for Google.”

“I work for Google.” (work = verb; general activities you do)

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"Terry has had seven works in the past five years.”

"Terry has had seven jobs in the past five years.” (work cannot be plural)

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"I just reminded I have to do my English homework."

"I just remembered I have to do my English homework." (remember = when you think about memories yourself)

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"She remembers me of my sister."

"She reminds me of my sister." (she makes me think about my sister)

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"Remember me that I have to call Carl, ok?"

"Remind me that I have to call Carl, ok?" (remind = make me think about something)

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“I forgot my books yesterday.”

Correct! You accidentally didn’t bring/take something; the place isn't mentioned.

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“I’ve forgotten my mobile phone on the bus.”

“I’ve left my mobile phone on the bus.” (use "leave" when you mention the place)

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"They listened to a strange noise in the middle of the night."

"They heard a strange noise in the middle of the night." (they heard the sound naturally and recognised it)

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"Last night, I heard Queen while driving here."

"Last night, I listened to Queen while driving here." (listen to = I paid attention to the music)

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“It was fun to go to the beach with Rita’s family.”

Correct! "Fun" is an uncountable noun meaning "pleasure and enjoyment"

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“I think Jerry is so fun. I just laugh so much when I watch his show.”

“I think Jerry is so funny. I just laugh so much when I watch his show.” (funny = something or someone that makes you laugh)

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"It's not clear who currently pulled the trigger."

"It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger." (actually = really)

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"Where is Jade working now?" / "She is actually working as a lab technician."

"She is currently working as a lab technician." (currently = at the present moment)

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"I took three careers: reading, writing, and mathematics."

"I took three courses: reading, writing, and mathematics." (course = a program of instruction, such as in a college; class or number of classes)

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"Women should have the same opportunity for the career of their choice as men do."

Correct! Career = a profession that is one's most important work in life

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