Distinguishing Between Lose and Loose

This video tutorial from Sparkle English explains the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'. It covers their pronunciation, meanings, and provides examples for each. 'Lose' is a verb meaning to no longer have something or to fail, while 'loose' is an adjective meaning not tight. The video includes practice sentences to test understanding and concludes with a call to action for viewers to practice and subscribe.

Which word rhymes with 'whose'?

• Loose

• Lose

• Moose

• Goose

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What does 'lose' mean in the sentence 'I always lose my glasses'?

• To tighten

• To win

• To misplace

• To fail

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Which of the following sentences uses 'lose' correctly?

• I need to lose weight.

• The horse is running lose.

• My jeans are lose.

• The screw is lose.

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What is the opposite of 'tight'?

• Win

• Loose

• Secure

• Lose

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Which word describes something that is not tightly fitted?

• Tight

• Win

• Loose

• Lose

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Which sentence correctly uses 'loose'?

• We will loose the game.

• I need to loose weight.

• The horse is running loose.

• I always loose my keys.

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What might happen if the clasp on a bracelet is loose?

• You might lose it.

• You might win it.

• It might tighten.

• It might break.

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Which sentence is correct?

• My jeans are lose.

• I never lose a game.

• Is my shirt too lose?

• Did you loose your pencil?

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How should 'Did you loose your pencil?' be corrected?

• Did you lose your pen?

• Did you loose your eraser?

• Did you lose your pencil?

• Did you loose your pen?

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How should 'Is my shirt too lose?' be corrected?

• Is my shirt too lose?

• Is my shirt too fit?

• Is my shirt too tight?

• Is my shirt too loose?

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