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Lose or loose? Confusing english words

21/8/2016

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Do you get confused by similar English words?

Some English words can sound or look the same but have different meanings.


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But don't worry, I'm going to help you with some of them.
Here are 6 pairs of words that are typically a problem for students:

Lose (verb - opposite of win) Say it like LOOZ
I hope England don't lose this match!


Loose (adjective - opposite of tight)
My watch is too big. It is very loose on my wrist.


Meat (noun - food from animals)
My favourite meat is chicken


Meet (verb)
I am going to meet Michael tomorrow for coffee


Red (colour)
Do you like that red car over there?


Read (verb - past tense)
I have read all of the Harry Potter books.


Advise (verb - to give formal help or information to somebody) Make the S into a Z sound
I advise you to stop smoking. It's not good for your health!


Advice (noun - the information) The C is an S sound.
My advice from the doctor is to stop smoking.


Ate (verb - past tense of EAT)
I ate all of the cakes yesterday.


Eight (The number 8)
Give me eight more cakes!


Flour (noun - white powder used to make bread or cakes)
I need to buy some flour to bake these cakes with.


Flower (noun)
That flower smells nice! Is it a rose?

Can you think of any more words that sound the same? Or do you have any words that you have a problem with?
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