List of words that we usually confuse on a baily basis

1. Tecnológico Nacional de Mexico
Words easily confused 1.0

2. Be able to use very similar words in their own context
without confusing them.
Be able to write and pronunce each of these words without
any mistakes.
Goals

3. Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Words easily
confused
III. Conclusion
IV. References

4. In the English world, we have many words which are very
similar whether it is in spelling or in pronunciation. Sometimes it is
very difficult for us to recognize them and to use then correctly.
The goal of this lesson is to help with not confusing these
words any more and mainly to use them in the correct context.
I. Introduction

6. Take (= teik)
To hold something with one's
hands or reach for and move it
from that particular place.
For example:
My dad grabbed my hand and
took me to the slides at the
park.
----------- llevar -----------

7. Bring (= brin)
When the listener takes
something or someone from one
point to where the speaker is.
For example:
“Bring that stick over here, come
on Buster” said Thomas to his
dog.
------------------- Traer------------------
-

8. Story (= sto ri ) : ---------- cuento --------------
A description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of
events.
For example:
Las night my parents told me a bedtime story
which was very funny.

9. History ( = jistori) ------------- historia ---------------
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
For example:
The history of Mexico is full of ancient mysteries.

10. Take part (= taik part)
We use take part when we want to
show or say that we are involved in
an activity.
For example:
I took part in the 90’s concert last
month.
--------------- participar ----------------

11. Take place (= teik pleis)
When something happens in a
specific place.
For example:
The wedding will take place in
one of the most beautiful
castles of England. .
------------ tomar lugar -------------

12. Wet ( = uet )
When someone or
something is covered with
water.
For example:
The children are playing in
the river, they are
completely wet.
------------ mojado ------------

13. Humid ( = iu mid)
Containing a high amount of
water or water vapor;
noticeably moist.
For example:
The climate in a forest is
very humid.
----------- húmedo -------------

14. Hold ( = jold)
Grasp, carry, or support with
one's arms or hands.
For example:
I am holding grapes with
both my hands.
----------- agarrar -------------

15. Keep ( = kip)
Have or retain possession of
things.
For example:
The safe keeps all my
personal things protected
from being stolen.
----------- mantener ------------

16. Suit ( = sut)
A set of outer clothes made of
the same fabric and designed to
be worn together, typically
consisting of a jacket and
trousers or a jacket and skirt.
For example:
Woman like to wear suits to
work.
--------------- traje -----------------

17. Costume (= kas tium)
The set of clothes typical of a
particular country or period of
history, or suitable for a particular
activity.
For example:
Every year at Carnival, people
wear costumes to represent there
traditions.
---------------- disfraz ----------------

18. Uniform ( = iuni form)
The distinctive clothing worn by
members of the same organization
or body or by children attending
certain schools.
For example:
The Army uniform is very similar in
different parts of the world.
-------------- uniforme ----------------

19. III. Conclusion
To conclude this lesson, we have to make an effort to
recognize each word, specifically in its own context. We need
to remember that in English a lot of words may be different in
spelling but may be similiar in use.
IV. References
- Traveller Level B1+,H.Q. Mitchell, MM Publications

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