{"id":6194,"date":"2017-04-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/blog\/bright-grammar-standard-expressions-and-confusing-words\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T12:14:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:14:41","slug":"grammar-standard-expressions-and-confusing-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-standard-expressions-and-confusing-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Common Confusing Words In English You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In the English language, there are many words that sound alike but have completely different meanings, which can cause a lot of issues for beginners. The solution is to study and practice them all, and that\u2019s when we come along.<\/p>\n<p>So, in this article, we will learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do <strong>confusing words <\/strong>mean in English?<\/li>\n<li>A list of the <strong>most commonly used confusing words.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s get right into it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% 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center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Dedicated grammar sheets for revising every <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar\/\">aspect of English grammar<\/a>\u00a0specific to any English exams such as the<a 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Indeed, we have gathered a complete list of grammar worksheets on numerous topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-comparative-and-superlative-comparison-guide-in-english\/\">Comparatives &amp; superlatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-learn-how-to-use-the-conditional-tense-in-english-quickly\/\">Conditionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-understanding-gerund-in-english-structure-and-examples\/\">Gerunds vs infinitives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-linking-words\/\">Linking words<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-modal-verbs-learn-the-definiton-and-practice-in-daily-life\/\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-count-nouns-mass-nouns\/\">Nouns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-passive-versus-active-causative-verbs\/\">Passive vs active + causative verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-phrasal-verbs-daily-use-in-english-grammar-with-examples\/\">Phrasal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-present-perfect-tense-how-does-english-conjugation-work\/\">Present perfect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-present-tense-structure-and-examples-of-all-verb-types\/\">Present tenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-nounsverbadjectives-prepositions\/\">Prepositions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-adverbs-in-english-definition-usage-and-useful-examples\/\">Adverbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-conjunction-words-in-english-detailed-guide-and-examples\/\">Conjunctions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-perfect-tense-and-perfect-progressive-guide-in-english\/\">Perfect tenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-simple-or-progressive-aspects-learn-the-differences\/\">Simple or progressive aspects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a look at any of them and <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/general\/english\">start improving your English!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Do Confusing Words Mean In English?<\/h2>\n<p>The English language is full of <strong>confusing words<\/strong> that share a<strong> similar spelling, meaning, or pronunciation,<\/strong> but they carry a completely different meaning and usage. So, when speaking or writing English, you might find yourself pronouncing a word, but ending up creating the wrong one.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63959\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531.jpg\" alt=\"man with hand on forehead\" width=\"700\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-200x78.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-600x234.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-800x312.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-1024x399.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531-1200x468.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-confusing-words-e1634724828531.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_492h8zvuwtv4\"><\/a>List of commonly confusing words used<\/h3>\n<p>The following is a list of pairs or groups of words which are commonly confused. You have to be careful to choose the right one in the context of the given sentence.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_9cnqudruewt2\"><\/a>Raise \u2013 is a regular verb &amp; takes a complement <strong> VS <\/strong>Rise \u2013 is irregular (rose, risen), no complement<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>They raised the flag. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The sun rises in the east.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Earn \u2013 about salary win \u2013 about games <strong>VS<\/strong> gain \u2013 with other expressions<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>She earns a lot in bonuses. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>They always win at poker. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>He\u2019s gained a lot of weight\/time, etc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Cash \u2013 bills or coins <strong>VS<\/strong> Change \u2013 what\u2019s left after paying <strong>VS<\/strong> Currency \u2013 the money of a country<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>She took cash from the machine. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Here\u2019s your change. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The Euro is a new currency.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Accept \u2013 take something that\u2019s offered <strong>VS<\/strong> Except \u2013 not including<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>She didn\u2019t accept their offer. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>I\u2019ll take everything except the keyboard.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Affect \u2013 to have an influence on <strong>VS<\/strong> Effect \u2013 an event or situation produced by a cause<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The loss of her job greatly affected her. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The policy change had little effect.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Fee \u2013 amount paid generally for a service <strong>VS<\/strong> Fare \u2013 money paid for travelling<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The doctor\u2019s fees were very high.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The bus fare will increase next year.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Say \u2013 we say something (to someone) <strong>VS<\/strong> Tell \u2013 we tell someone something<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>He said he was going to be late. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>He told his wife that he was going to be late.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Insure \u2013 to buy insurance <strong>VS<\/strong> Assure \u2013 to make certain <strong>VS<\/strong> Ensure \u2013 to make safe or sure<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>She insured her new car. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>I assure you that it will arrive tomorrow. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>We ensure passenger safety.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>Their \u2013 possessive pronoun <strong>VS <\/strong>There \u2013 used with to be They\u2019re \u2013 contraction of the are<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Their car was stolen. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>There isn\u2019t anyone in this room. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>They\u2019re all going home.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>To found \u2013 to establish <strong>VS<\/strong> To find \u2013 to discover<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>The company was founded in the 1960s. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>He found a solution to the problem. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Affect &#8211; to influence <strong>VS. <\/strong> Effect &#8211; to accomplish<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>His motivation has affected me to do better. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Can you make such an effect without attending your classes?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Allusion &#8211; indirect reference. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Illusion &#8211; false perception of reality<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The new author made an allusion to Harry Potter\u2019s books.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I thought I have seen a ghost, but it was just an illusion. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>All ready &#8211; prepared. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Already &#8211; by now, by this time<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The kids were all ready when their father arrived.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I was already waiting for you when you called.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A part &#8211; to be joined with. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Apart &#8211; to be separated.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Can I become a part of your basketball team, please?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Dave and Mellisa have grown apart and now they are getting a divorce. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Breath &#8211; <em>noun<\/em>. Inhaled or exhaled air. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Breathe &#8211; <em>verb<\/em>. To inhale or exhale.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I can see your breath in the cold air.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Breathe in before you dive into the ocean.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Cite &#8211; to document. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Sight &#8211; vision<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I cited every word the professor said. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The sight of the mountains is breathtaking. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Complement <em>&#8211;<\/em>verb, to complete; <em>noun<\/em>, something that completes <strong>VS<\/strong>. Compliment &#8211; to praise.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The red wine complements a nice seafood meal. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>My friend always compliments my perfume. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Conscience &#8211; the sense of wrong and right\/ <strong>VS<\/strong>. Conscious &#8211; awake.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Your conscience kept you from cheating on the exam.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>My husband was conscious when the burglar got inside the house. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Counsel &#8211; to advice. VS. Council &#8211; A group of people that consults.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I was strictly counseled by the teacher after detention.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The men and women on the council voted in favor of the hometown.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>It\u2019s &#8211; it is. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Its &#8211; belonging to it.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>It is a lovely day today. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The dog follows its owner wherever she goes. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Lead &#8211; Type of metal. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Led &#8211; the past tense of \u2018to lead\u2019<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Our pipes are made of lead.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The guides led us to this gorgeous forest. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Lay &#8211; to lay an object down. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Lie &#8211; to lie down by a person or animal.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Amy had to lie down because of her headache. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Could you lay down all of your tools? <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Lose &#8211; not win or to misplace. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Loose &#8211; not tight.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Mom warned me not to lose this game. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>My jeans are becoming loose. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Than &#8211; comparisons. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Then &#8211; next or at that time.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I would rather stay home than go out tonight.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I had dinner, and then I took a shower.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Their &#8211; Possessive form of they <strong>VS<\/strong>. They\u2019re &#8211; they are. <strong>VS<\/strong>. There &#8211; indicates location.<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Their house is lovely. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>They\u2019re coming towards us. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I will be waiting for you there at the bus stop.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Threw &#8211; Past tense of throw. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Through &#8211; into or out of; finished; by means of<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I threw away everything that belongs to him.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I had to walk through all that muddy path to get here. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>To &#8211; toward <strong>VS<\/strong>. Too &#8211; excessively, also. <strong>VS<\/strong>. Two &#8211; a number (2)<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I went to Paris last year.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>She had too much to drink last night.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I have got two tickets for us. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_ceyxveiqpa03\"><\/a>How do false cognates work?<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>On the other hand, confusing words can also be \u2018false cognates\u2019 (faux amis) whereby a word may resemble a word in another language, but may not necessarily be correct in English:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018<em>to attend a meeting or a conference\u2019 \u2013 \u2018assist\u2019<\/em> means to help<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018to postpone a meeting\u2019- \u2018report\u2019<\/em> is used in <em>\u2018I report directly to the marketing director.\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018The company increased their turnover\/profits.\u2019 \u2013 \u2018benefits\u2019<\/em> means something extra a company pays their employees (health insurance, for example).<\/li>\n<li>\u2018<em>Is he actually the head of the department?\u2019 <\/em>\u2013 here \u2018actually\u2019 means \u2018really\u2019<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018He is currently\/presently acting as department head. <\/em>\u2013 here \u2018currently\u2019 or \u2018presently\u2019 means \u2018now\u2019<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018It\u2019s a very sensitive topic for her, so don\u2019t mention it.\u2019 \u2013 \u2018sensitive\u2019 <\/em>means something upsets you easily<\/li>\n<li>\u2018<em>She\u2019s made a sensible decision.\u2019 \u2013 \u2018sensible\u2019<\/em> means showing good judgment.<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018You should arm yourself with the right tools\u2019 <\/em>&#8211; \u2018arm\u2019 means to have.<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018I will enjoy every drop of this juice\u2019 <\/em>&#8211; \u2018drop\u2019 here means droplet.<\/li>\n<li><em>\u2018My favorite season is fall\u2019 <\/em>&#8211; \u2018fall\u2019 means the season that comes after summer and before winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63960\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510.jpg\" alt=\"drawing of a confused man in front of a question mark sign\" width=\"700\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-200x68.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-400x137.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-600x205.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-800x274.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-1024x350.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510-1200x411.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/english-words-e1634724856510.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-6194-_2ia8vrqitlev\"><\/a>Standard Expressions and Confusing Words Combination<\/h2>\n<p>There are certain typical combinations of words in English.<\/p>\n<p>For example, we say <em>\u2018Please give a warm welcome to Ms. James, our next speaker.<\/em> We do not say \u2018a warm hello\u2019 or \u2018a hot welcome\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udc72 One way is to find all the different words that can be combined with common verbs and effect, such as \u2018make or \u2018do\u2019:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Make: a reservation, progress, up one\u2019s mind, a mistake, a speech, a phone call, a deal, a good impression, a request, a complaint, a profit, money<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Do: one\u2019s best, one\u2019s duty, as I say, not as I do, business, homework, a good job, a favor, the accounts, an experiment, harm<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\ud83e\udc72 Other verbs don\u2019t have as many expressions:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Run: a business, a machine, like clockwork<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_yjm7twzhhepj\"><\/a>Expressions with prepositions and nouns<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83e\udc72 Other expressions include prepositions \u2013 you can organize them like this:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>On behalf of, on account of, on the whole, on average<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>In general, in regard to, in connection with, in accordance with<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\ud83e\udc72 Sometimes there are 2 nouns put together for a specific meaning which you can organize as follows:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Product launch, product placement, product life-cycle<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Market share, market leader, market segment, housing market<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\ud83e\udc72 You can also try organizing by theme:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Human Resources: pay rise, layoff, background check, cover letter, be shortlisted<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>Finance: cash flow, go bankrupt, remain stable, steady increase, tax evasion, cash withdrawal<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-6194-_mnmwzqe40z7e\"><\/a>Idiomatic expressions and confusing words<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>There are many, many idiomatic expressions which every language contains. These expressions are used to get an idea across often using colorful or amusing language. Some may be similar to the ones in your language.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018As red as blood\u2019, \u2018green with envy\u2019, \u2018as busy as a bee\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018to be under the weather\u2019<\/em> means someone isn\u2019t feeling well<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018it\u2019s a piece of cake\u2019<\/em> means something is easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>You can organize them like this:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018Caught red-handed\u2019<\/em> (caught with proof of doing something illegal)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018Give a hand\u2019<\/em> (help someone)<em> \u2018Out of hand\u2019<\/em> (out of control)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018Once in a blue moon\u2019<\/em> (not very frequently) <em>\u2018Out of the blue\u2019<\/em> (unexpectedly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a>And be careful, just because some expressions look similar, they don\u2019t necessarily mean the same thing:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018get straight to the point\u2019<\/em> (speak directly about a subject)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-6194-_4ybnsk3pci24\"><\/a><em>\u2018get your point across\u2019<\/em> (make yourself understood)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Enrich Your Vocabulary And Grammar Skills With GlobalExam<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you came this far, how confused are you?<\/p>\n<p>When you are not using the right tools to learn the language, then you will be more confused than before, which is why we recommend you to check out our programs in <strong>GlobalExam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GlobalExam <\/strong>is one of the greatest ways to learn English because we are the <strong>first e-learning platform<\/strong> that aims to enrich your vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your goal is to pass a universal language test or to master the English language, <strong>we can help you! 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