Easily Confused Words - Answers

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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 meaning in your dictionary.

2. I’m not sure if they’re coming.

3. She’s done well, hasn’t she?

4. It cannot be ready on time.

5. I did hardly any work yesterday.

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

7. You really ought to help more often.

8. I had less time than I needed.

9. It was cancelled because of the bad weather.

10. She’s away on a business trip.

11. Thieves robbed my office last night.

12. I’ll see her during the summer.

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

14. I met them on holiday.

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

16. I want it ready by five o’clock.

17. I must pay my phone bill this week.

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

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

20.

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