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English PT3 Chapter 1 Grammar Focus & Error Correction
Confused Words

There are lots of words in English that look or sound alike but have very different
meanings, such as pore and pour or flaunt and flout. It’s easy to get them confused.

Practice 10 For each of the following sentences underline the correct word.
1. The rich man is unable to (emphasise / empathise) with the sufferings of the
poor.

2. It takes years to really (muster / master) a language. Chapter 1
3. There are (all together / altogether) 150 houses in this neighbourhood.

4. The strike by the workers would seriously (disrupt / interrupt) the public transport
services.

5. The (famous / notorious) criminal was finally tracked down by the police.
6. She has been (recommended / introduced) for an award because of her diligence.

Use the Right Word
Certain actions or things can be better or more suitably described with the use
of certain words in a particular sentence more than others. The meaning becomes
clearer.

Practice 11
A Ways of talking

Read and replace the word ‘said’ with the correct word from the list provided.

admit deny apologise answer stammer
complain beg request warn insist

1. He said, “I’m so sorry. I did not mean to drop the plate of food.”
2. My sister said, “I’m always the one doing the cleaning of our room.”

3. The man said, “Be careful! A car is coming your way.”
4. She said, “May I borrow an umbrella? I will return it tomorrow.”

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