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Confusing words & false friends
CONFUSING WORDS
Confusing words
are two or more words which have a similar meaning to each other but are
used in a different way.
OR
Are related to the same topic, but have a different meaning.
OR
Look similar, but have a different meaning. 
FALSE FRIENDS
False friends
are words in English which have a similar-looking word in another language but
which have a different meaning.
Complete the following sentences with the appropriate word.
1.
action / activity
The police took immediate ________________ when they realised the situation was getting out 
of hand.
Economic __________________ stagnated as the recession took hold.
2.
advice / advise
Can you __________________ me on the best course of action to take?
He offered me some excellent __________________ .
3.
affect / effect
Cuts in spending will have a serious __________________ on the National Health Service.
The strike will seriously __________________ train services.
4.
appreciable / appreciative
There is an __________________ difference between manslaughter and murder.
She was very __________________ of our efforts to help.
5.
assumption / presumption
They raised taxes on the __________________ that it would help control spending.
It’s sheer __________________ for the government to suggest things have improved since they came
to power.
6.
avoid / prevent
Rapid government reforms managed to __________________ a revolution taking place.
He’s always trying to __________________ taking a decision if he can help it.
7.
beside / besides
The office is just __________________ the railway station.
__________________ their regular daytime job, many people do extra work in the evening.
For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3) 


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