Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate ((Unit 3: Special aspects of collocation))


Synonyms and confusable words 2

Other words that are often confused

You’ll need to take warm clothes when you go to Alaska. (NOT carry) I always carry my mobile phone whenever I go out. (NOT wear)
She was wearing a hat. (NOT carrying) He kindly offered to carry my bag for me.
She’s wearing a dress. (NOT using) He’s using a laptop.

Common mistakes

Notice how spend is used when talking about time and money.
  • We spent three days in the mountains. It was wonderful. (NOT passed)
  • If you buy a big car you’ll have to spend more money on petrol. (NOT use)
  • Last night I spent two hours watching TV. (NOT stayed)
  • I spent an hour looking for the keys before I found them in my bag. (NOT passed)
- Lesson 11: A. Verbs connected with gaining, winning and achieving - Lesson 11: Exercise 11.1


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