Easily Confused Words

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Easily confused words, etc.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.

1. If you aren’t sure of a word, check its/it’s meaning in your dictionary.

2. I’m not sure if they’re/ there coming.

3. She’s done well, isn’t/hasn’t she?

4. It can not/cannot be ready on time.

5. I did hardly/hard any work yesterday.

6. It was a rush, but we just managed to get there in/on time.

7. You really should/ought to help more often.

8. I had less/fewer time than I needed.

9. It was cancelled because/because of the bad weather.

10. She’s away on a business journey/trip.

11. Thieves stole/robbed my office last night.

12. I’ll see her while/during the summer.

13. If/Unless you don’t stop smoking, you’ll be seriously ill.

14. I met them on holiday/holidays.

15. She’ll be back soon; she’s been/gone to the bank.

16. I want it ready until/by five o’clock.

17. I must pay/pay for my phone bill this week.

18. What time does your train get/reach to the station?

19. I must return the books I lent/borrowed from the library.

20.

I arrived home late, so I lost/missed the film on TV.