Notorious confusables � part I
Choose the correct word from the following pairs:
1. ACCEPT / EXCEPT
I offered her an apology, but she wouldn�t it.
The museum is open daily Mondays.
Everyone was there for Sally.
The new telephones will coins of any denomination.
2. ADVICE / ADVISE
I you to see a doctor.
She didn�t listen to her father�s .
I�m very grateful to you for your .
I really don�t know what to .
3. AFFECT / EFFECT
The punishment had no on him. As soon as he left the prison he began to steal again.
The new taxes will the rich. They�ll have to pay more.
The higher bus fares won�t me. I have a car.
The medicine had an immediate . I felt better at once.
4. DESERT / DESSERT
He ed his wife and family for another woman.
If you make the main course, I�ll make a .
Banyuls is an excellent wine.
They were lost in the Sahara for several days.
5. LEND / LOAN
If you need a coat, I can you one.
Thank you very much for the of your umbrella.
The bank refuses to to students.
She�s trying to get a to start her own business.
6. LEND / BORROW
I can you my car for the weekend.
She used to money and not bother to pay it back.
He a novel from the library.
He doesn�t like ing his books.
7. PIECE / PEACE
After a busy day, all I want is and quiet.
This jigsaw puzzle has two missing.
The conference was organized by the UN.
The vase lay on the floor in .
8. STEAL / STEEL
He always the show.
The workers are on strike.
These plates are mainly used in the automotive industry.
9. LIE / LIE / LAY (fill in simple past forms only)
The snow thick on the hills.
Trudy five eggs last week.
The theft heavy on his conscience.
I suspect he about his age.
He his hand on my shoulder.
10. QUIT / QUITE / QUIET
Would you your job if you inherited lots of money?
She�s got a bit of money.
Press Q to the program.
He�s attractive but not what I�d call gorgeous.
Could you keep while I�m on the phone, please ?
It was a wedding, with just a few friends and relations.
