Common Mistakes 3

Index
Click the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence. ANSWERS
TAKE | LAST
1) It will take | last me all week to repair the car.
2) The bread won't take | last another three days - we'll need more.
ADVICE | ADVISE
1) Could you give me some advise | advice about buying a tablet?
2) I strongly advise | advice you to accept the offer.
SAFE | SECURE
1) Is the river secure | safe enough to swim in?
2) Grendon is a secure | safe prison accommodating up to 235 category B and C prisoners.
ASSIST | ATTEND
1) The junior doctor decided to assist | attend the surgeon at the operation.
2) My sister and I will both assist | attend the conference.
AUDIENCE | SPECTATORS
1) There was a large audience | spectators at the concert.
2) There weren't many audience | spectators at the match.
CHILDISH | CHILDLIKE
1) All his life he had a childish | childlike trust in other people.
2) Don't be childish | childlike, Rob. I'm not a baby to believe in such rubbish.
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