CHECK YOUR ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR IELTS - Emigra a

general vocabulary
Confusing words & false friends
16. during / for / while
Shops were closed __________________ the duration of the conflict.
__________________ the transition from a dictatorship to democracy, the country experienced severe
strikes and riots.
The bomb went off __________________ the President was making his speech.
17. however / moreover
The plan was good in theory. __________________ , in practice it was extremely difficult to
implement.
The plan was excellent. __________________ , it was clear from the beginning that it was going to be
a success.
18. inconsiderate / inconsiderable
An __________________ amount of money was wasted.
__________________ behaviour makes life unpleasant for everybody.
19. intolerable / intolerant
I consider his behaviour to be quite __________________ .
The government is __________________ of other political parties.
20. job / work
Everybody has the right to a decent __________________ with good pay.
Following the recession, many people are still looking for __________________ .
21. lay(s) / lie(s)
The city of Quito __________________ near the equator.
The manager made it clear he intended to __________________ down some strict rules.
22. look at / watch
We must __________________ the situation in Lugumba carefully, and be prepared to act if violence
flares again.
We need to __________________ the problem carefully and decide if there is anything we can do
about it.
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23. permission / permit
I’m afraid we can’t __________________ photography in here.
They received __________________ to attend the sessions as long as they didn’t interrupt.
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3)