Confusing words – part 34
Choose the correct word from the following pairs:
ASSISTANCE / ASSISTANTS
A hurling team managers, their and parents are asked to attend.
We hope this financial contribution will be of .
She returned to the store and, with the help of two , found a wig she liked.
I own many people my thanks for their support and during the preparation of this book.
AUGER / AUGUR
The workmen need an to remove the material from the pipe.
The company’s sales figures for the first six months well for the rest of the year.
We use the to drill holes, the sweeper to sweep the parking lot, the hammer to bust concrete.
The movement of troops ill for the peace of the area.
AVENGE / REVENGE
He wants to avengerevenge the murder of his brother.
He wants avengerevenge for the murder of his brother.
She took avengerevenge on him for leaving her by smashing up his car.
She determined to avengerevenge herself on the killer.
BAIL / BALE
The girl is charged with manslaughter and is on awaiting trial.
The sheepherder went over to his storage hut and brought out one of wool.
Calcot, Bakersfield, Calif., has annual sales of 1.4 million of cotton.
Because of a previous conviction, the judge refused to grant .
The straw is left on the field to be later.
It was so boring I early.
CENSOR / CENSURE / SENSOR
Ministers were for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
I have been assured that there is no fault with the temperature or gauge.
Part of his film has been banned by the .
His dishonest behaviour came under severe .
The letters she received were .
The security device has a heat which detects the presence of people and animals.
CHILLI / CHILLY
She was feeling a little , so she ate some to warm herself up.
Cut the open and remove the seeds.
I went to see the sales manager but got an rather reception.
The chicken is seasoned with a blend of cayenne, , and black and white pepper.
CLIMACTIC / CLIMATIC
Some parts of the world seem to be experiencing climaticclimactic changes.
She was marvellous in the climaticclimactic sleepwalking scene in Macbeth.
Under certain climaticclimactic conditions, desert locusts increase in number.
And the final climaticclimactic emotional moment is cringe inducing rather than searingly moving.
COMPEL / IMPEL
As a schoolboy he was to wear shorts even in winter.
She was in such a mess I felt to offer your services.
I wonder what it is that him to exercise all the time.
A sense of duty Harry to answer her questions. (s. past)
CURB / KERB
Traces of the stone can be seen on the east side.
You really need to your spending.
Works to raise and improve lighting on the A414 in Danbury will begin on Monday.
The police are trying to under-age drinking.
DEMUR / DEMURE
The lawyer requested a break in the court case, but the judge .
She taught her how to act polite, , obedient and respectful.
She gave him a smile.
No, no,’ he , waving his hands in front of his face.
She agreed to his request without .
