Misused Words Flashcards
1
Q
Actually
Presently
A
Acutally : in reality, in fact
Presently : right now, at this time
2
Q
It’s fun
It’s funny
A
It’s fun : It’s enjoyable
It’s funny : it’s comical, it makes people laugh
3
Q
Library
Bookstore
A
Library : Place to read/borrow books
Bookstore : Place to buy books
4
Q
Sensible
Sensitive
A
Sensible : Something makes sense, is reasonable
Sensitive : easily affected emotionally
5
Q
To Attend
To Wait
A
To Attend : be present, to participate
To Wait : To spend time before an action
6
Q
To Have A Cold
To Be Cold
To Have The Flu
A
To Have A Cold : Sick/ congestion
To Be Cold : Not to be warm or cold
To Have The Flu : Sick/ fever, coughing and congestion
7
Q
To lose
Loose
A
To Lose : Not to find something
Loose : Not tight
