VERBS OFTEN CONFUSED

Em Inglês existem palavras que podem nos levar a cometer erros quando da sua utilização. Abaixo, segue uma lista de pares de verbos que muitas vezes nos confundem.

1- My parents discuss everything before making a decision.

Discuss talk about *sth.

2- I often argue with my mother about doing housework.

Argue speak angrily to **sb.

3- The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.

Realize understand fully, become aware of sth.

4- Nobody noticed that Karen had changed her hair colour.

Notice see, observe.

5- I left early to avoid the rush hour.

Avoid try not to do someting.

6- My parents can't prevent me from seeing my friends.

Prevent stop.

7- I've only met Sarah once but she seems very shy.

Seem general impression.

8- Carol doesn't look very well. I think she's working too hard.

Look physical appearance.

9- Do you mind waiting another five minutes until I get there?

Mind get annoyed or upset.

10- It doesn't matter if we're five minutes late.

Matter be a problem.

11- That man reminds me of my father.

Remind help sb to remember.

12- I don't remember my first day at school.

Remember not forget.

13- I wish I was a bit taller.

Wish want sth to be true even if it is unlikely.

14- I hope that Joe arrives safely in Salvador.

Hope want sth to happen.

15- Nadal won the match 6-3 , 6-4 , 7-6.

Win be successful in a competition.

16- Arsenal beat Manchester United 5-2

Beat defeat sb.

17- Peter always refuses to discuss the problem.

Refuse say you don't want to do sth.

18- Peter always denies that he has a probem.

Deny say that sth isn't true.

19- The men had been planning to rob the bank.

Rob take sth from a person or place by threat or force.

20- Thieves stole jewellery worth over £ 10 0000.

Steal take money or property that isn't yours.

21- Police have warned of possible delays.

Warn tell sb that sth unpleasant is about to happen.

22-My teachers are going to advise me wha subjects to study next year.

Advice tell sb what you think they should do.   

* sth  someting

**sb   somebody

See you.

Zaqueu Machado