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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 to be __________ in hot climates. (wear/ carry)

worn

15

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

looking for

10

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

earns

20

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

If you go for a walk by the river, you can ________ the beautiful scenery. (look/look at)

look at

15

Say the difference between bring and take

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

I don't find Donald Trump ______ at all. I think he is an idiot. (Fun/Funny)

funny

15

I have _____ money left. I need to find a job ASAP! (small/little)

little

15

I don't think protests can ______ any real social change. (Affect/Effect)

affect

15

The course of the river _____ in a delightful harbour with small sailing boats everywhere. (End/Finish)

ended

15