محمد شاهر مشرف ومراسل السنة الأولى
عدد الرسائل : 1981 الدولة : Syria الكلية : Faculty of Arts السـنة الدراسية : second النشاط : 2739 تاريخ التسجيل : 10/02/2011
| موضوع: Confusing Words Quiz 2011-08-25, 17:59 | |
| السلام عليكم يا شباب اللغة الانكليزية الحلوين مثل ما حكينا سابقا --- تعلم ال confusing words و استخدامها تعتبر من احترافية تعلم اللغة لذا حاولو دائما التعرض لمثل هذه ال quizzes
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Confusing words are words that are very similar and commonly confused. Choose the correct word to complete the question. 1: The _____ applauded enthusiastically after the performance was finished. A. audience B. spectators 2: I haven't seen him ____ over five years. A. since B. for 3: _____ the fact that it was difficult, the exam also included questions that we had never studied before A. Besides B. Beside 4: I told my boss that I wanted a big _____. A. rise B. raise 5: The article's _____ read "Politician Wants Answers". A. title B. headline 6: His opinion had no _____ on my decision. A. effect B. affect 7: He _____ down for a short nap. A. lie B. lay 8: Could you give me the _____ for that wonderful dessert? A. receipt B. recipe 9: They _____ his passport on entering the country. A. inspected B. controlled 10: Please finish your work _____ five o'clock. A. by B. until 11: He was cooking dinner ______ the football match. A. during B. while 12: Could you go to the store and get me some _____? A. stationary B. stationery 13: I need to ______ a new button onto my shirt. A. sew B. sow 14: You will find the book _____ the lamp on the table. A. beside B. besides 15: You can choose from _____ four prizes! A. among B. between 16: It's so hot! I need to find some _____. A. shadow B. shade 17: _____ his having studied French, he found the course very difficult. A. Although B. despite | |
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محمد شاهر مشرف ومراسل السنة الأولى
عدد الرسائل : 1981 الدولة : Syria الكلية : Faculty of Arts السـنة الدراسية : second النشاط : 2739 تاريخ التسجيل : 10/02/2011
| موضوع: رد: Confusing Words Quiz 2011-08-25, 18:09 | |
| Second Tip in the same context
confusing phrases with answers
have fun
1. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘catch’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does NOT go together? a) catch a fish b) catch a bus c) catch a cold d) catch a new word in English 2. “Excuse me, would you mind __________ a photo of me and my girlfriend?” a) making b) taking c) catching d) doing 3. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘have’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does NOT go together? a) have a meeting b) have a baby c) have a cup of coffee d) have business with someone 4. “Could you _________ me a favour? Would you mind answering the phone for a minute – I need to pop out to the post office.” a) do b) make c) take d) all of the above answers 5. Which of the following verbs do NOT fit into this sentence: “The Health Authority has _____________ its decision and will now allow the fertility treatment to go ahead.” a) altered b) changed c) moved d) reversed 6. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘make’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does NOT go together? a) make your bed in the morning b) make progress c) make a noise d) make the weekly shopping
ANSWERS: Quiz topic: Common collocations – nouns which naturally follow verbs 1. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘catch’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does NOT go together? a) catch a fish b) catch a bus c) catch a cold d) catch a new word in English a) This is not the answer because we can say: The number of fish being caught in the North Sea is decreasing. b) This is not the answer because we can say: I usually catch the number 22 into town. c) This is not the answer because we can say: I feel awful – I’ve caught a horrible cold. d) You can say: ‘I didn’t catch it’ if you didn’t understand, but usually you learn or pick up a new word. 2. “Excuse me, would you mind __________ a photo of me and my girlfriend?” a) making b) taking c) catching d) doing a) You cannot make a photo in this situation. b) In English we say take a photo. c) You cannot catch a photo in this situation. d) You cannot do a photo in this situation. 3. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘have’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does NOT go together? a) have a meeting b) have a baby c) have a cup of coffee d) have business with someone a) This is not the answer because we can say: Don’t forget, we’re having a meeting at 11.00. b) This is not the answer because we can say: Have you heard? Jane’s having a baby! c) This is not the answer because we can say: I’m going to have a cup of coffee. Do you want one? d) We usually use the verb ‘do’ with business, e.g. It’s been a pleasure doing business with you! Quiznet © BBC Learning English Page 3 of 3 bbclearningenglish.com 4. “Could you _________ me a favour? Would you mind answering the phone for a minute – I need to pop out to the post office.” a) do b) make c) take d) all of the above answers a) If we want someone to help us, we say: ‘Could you do me a favour?” b) What do we say if we want someone to help us? c) What do we say if we want someone to help us? d) Only one of the verb + noun combinations is correct. 5. Which of the following verbs do NOT fit into this sentence: “The Health Authority has _____________ its decision and will now allow the fertility treatment to go ahead.” a) altered b) changed c) moved d) reversed a) Alter is very similar in meaning to change but it's used in more formal situations and can sometimes mean to 'change slightly’. b) To 'change a decision' is a common collocation which is used in many situations, both formal and informal. c) This is the right answer because ‘move its decision’ is not correct. d) To 'reverse its decision' is often used in formal situations; it means to go back to the situation as it was BEFORE the decision was made. 6. 3 of the following nouns follow the verb ‘make’ very naturally. Which verb and noun combination does not go together? a) make your bed in the morning b) make progress c) make a noise d) make the weekly shopping a) This is not the answer because we can say: I never make my bed in the morning – I never have enough time! b) This is not the answer because we can say: I think I’m making quite good progress in my English studies. c) This is not the answer because we can say: Stop making so much noise! I’m trying to sleep. d) When we talk about going to the supermarket we usually say ‘do the shopping’, e.g. My wife usually does the shopping when I’m at work.
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Back with the wind المراقب العام
عدد الرسائل : 2221 العمر : 31 الدولة : Syria السـنة الدراسية : الثانية النشاط : 2547 تاريخ التسجيل : 27/02/2011
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gone with the wind نائب المدير العام
عدد الرسائل : 2407 العمر : 31 الدولة : سوريا الكلية : الاداب السـنة الدراسية : ثانية النشاط : 2665 تاريخ التسجيل : 10/02/2011
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محمد شاهر مشرف ومراسل السنة الأولى
عدد الرسائل : 1981 الدولة : Syria الكلية : Faculty of Arts السـنة الدراسية : second النشاط : 2739 تاريخ التسجيل : 10/02/2011
| موضوع: رد: Confusing Words Quiz 2011-08-27, 02:37 | |
| Take your time. friend GONE المهم المحاولة -- حتى اذا كان الحل خطأ
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abo morad مشرف النتائج الإمتحانية
عدد الرسائل : 406 العمر : 36 الدولة : syria الكلية : الأدب اللإنكليزي السـنة الدراسية : 4th year النشاط : 573 تاريخ التسجيل : 26/01/2011
| موضوع: رد: Confusing Words Quiz 2011-08-27, 04:12 | |
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