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WorksheetsPronunciation and Spelling Oddities
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Match the words with their definitions
a first public appearance or performance
colonel
a high-ranking military officer (above major).
Worcestershire Sauce
a dark, savory sauce used to flavor food
faux Pas
a social mistake; something rude or awkward you say or do.
bouquet
a group of flowers arranged together.
debut
Match the words with their definitions
a trick or phrase to help you remember something
coup
a feeling of boredom and lack of interest
lieutenant
a sudden, illegal takeover of a government
genre
a junior military or police officer
mnemonic
a type or category of art, music, literature, etc.
ennui
Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly
Throughout history, a coop has sometimes occurred when governments face major crises
Giving a bouquei to your date is considered outdated today.
Genres are unnecessary labels that restrict us from developing new tastes.
Enniu is the biggest problem of modern society.
Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly
One bad foux pas can outweigh years of hard work.
Mnemonics don’t make words easier to learn; they’re just another thing to remember.
Performers shouldn’t be judged by their debues.
Adding strong ingredients, like Wostershire sauce, only overpowers other flavours.
Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly
It’s difficult to go from lutenant to colonel without having the right experience.
Bouys rarely facilitate water safety as people usually ignore them.
Everyone stood at attention when the coronel entered the room.
The military attempted a coup to remove the president from power.
At her friend’s wedding, she _______ a real faux pas by wearing white.
did
made
The acclaimed singer _______ her debut on social media.
announced
appeared
The chef ______Worcestershire sauce over the steak
seasoned
poured
Surface buoys on rough seas might ______ sailors of dangerous rocks
warn
address
He ________ ennui after moving to another city.
created
suffered from
