More false friends in English - 5

Words that sound similar in English and other languages

Correct ONLY the word underlined and write your answer in the space. If there are two possibilities, only write one. Example:

When we go to the beach, my children love to play in the arena (word begins with "s")
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1) I don't get on with my brother. We're always discussing. (she means "speaking angrily because they disagree" - word begins with "a")

2) Mrs Jones loved to talk to people and always said nice things. She was so sympathetic. (he means "kind" - word begins with "f")

3) We went to see a spectacle at the theatre last night, mostly flamenco dancing. (word begins with "s")

4) I want to wear my best rope for the party tonight. (word begins with "c")

5) I need to resume this document. It's too long. (she means "to make it shorter" - word begins with "s")

6) I've got to write the sales inform for my boss by tomorrow morning. (he means "written information or statement" - word begins with "r")

7) I bought this book in that new library in the High Street. (word begins with "b")

8) The River Severn is the largest in the United Kingdom - 354 kilometres. (word begins with "l")

9) Those biscuits are too bland; they should be harder. (word begins with "s")

10) I enjoyed doing my career at university. I got a first in history. (word begins with "d")

 

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*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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