Notorious confusables – part II
Choose the correct word from the following pairs:
1. ECONOMIC / ECONOMICAL
It’s not very to leave the lights on when you’re not in the room.
Because of the recent strikes, the situation of the country is very bad.
She’s an economist. She’s an expert in matters.
It’s a very car. It uses very little petrol.
2. LOSE / LOOSE
Look after that money, or you’ll it.
That screw is a bit .You’d better tighten it.
The opposite of ‘to find’ is to .
I tied the dog to a tree but it got and ran away.
3. PAST / PASSED
I’ve the exam!
She the post office on her way home, but forgot to go in.
The thief hid in a doorway and the policeman ran him.
It was midnight when I finally got to bed.
4. PERSONAL / PERSONNEL
The new director is likely to make major changes in .
Her uncle takes a interest in her progress.
I will give the matter my attention.
The department will help you find a flat to rent.
5. STATIONARY / STATIONERY
The traffic got slower and slower until it was .
The supplies are kept in that cupboard over there.
The motorcyclist collided with a van.
I found these Christmas cards at our local shop.
6. WEATHER / WHETHER
I don’t know I should consult a doctor or not.
Their holiday was spoilt by bad .
She can’t decide she ought to marry him.
What’s the like? Is it sunny?.
7. ONCE / ONE’S / ONES
again I was left with all the washing up.
Why don’t you throw those gloves away and get some new .
One ought to respect parents.
He keeps his stamps - he’s got some very rare - in a fireproof safe.
This house belonged to my grandfather.
I go swimming a week.
8. TO / TOO / TWO
We chose for the lesser of evils.
I decided it was early to get up and went back to sleep.
You can walk from here the station in under 10 minutes.
I’ll probably rent that motorhome next year .
That son of hers should learn to stand on his own feet.
I had my back them, so I couldn’t see what they were doing.
9.ANYTHING / EVERYTHING / ANYWHERE / EVERYWHERE
He has done in his life.
You can use this card .
Have you seen my glasses ?
He never does for me.
10. ANYONE / ANY ONE / ANYWAY / ANY WAY
I love him .
Is there of these books you didn’t like?
Is there I can help you?
can see that this is not right.
SUCCESS !!
