Friday, 8 November 2013

Frequently confused words

Instruction:
Choose the appropriate word from the
alternatives in the parenthesis
1. Kanu Nwankwo is a player of (proven/
prove) ability.
2. It is a (proven/prove) fact that the earth is
spherical.
3. Pajero has a (proven/prove) track record
of reliability.
4. He cited an example to (proof/prove) his
point.
5. You're wrong and I can (proven/prove) it.
6. You'll need your passport as (proof/prove)
of identity.
7. These results are a further (proof/prove)
of his outstanding ability.
8. The (proof/prove) of the pudding is in the
eating.
9. I'm a living (proof/prove) that Jesus saves
sinners.
10. The past participle of get in British
English (BrE) is ('got/gotten') while in
American English (AmE), it is usually ('got/
gotten').
11. Do not go out when it is (raining/ rainy)
very hard.
12. Always carry an umbrella in (raining/
rainy) weather.
13. The (raining/ rainy) season will soon be
over.
14. (Runny/Running) is the word that keeps
company with 'nose' or 'eyes'.
CORRECTION
1. Kanu Nwankwo is a player of proven
ability.
2. It is a proven fact that the earth is
spherical.
3. Pajero has a proven track record of
reliability.
4. He cited an example to prove his point.
5. You're wrong and I can prove it.
6. You'll need your passport as proof of
identity.
7. These results are a further proof of his
outstanding ability.
8. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
9. I'm a living proof that Jesus saves sinners.
10. The past participle of get in British
English (BrE) is got while in American
English (AmE), it is usually 'gotten'.
11. Do not go out when it is raining very
hard.
12. Always carry an umbrella in rainy
weather.
13. The rainy season will soon be over.
14. Runny is the word that keeps company
with 'nose' or 'eyes'.

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