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Pronunciation and Spelling Oddities

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly

a)

Throughout history, a coop has sometimes occurred when governments face major crises

b)

Giving a bouquei to your date is considered outdated today.

c)

Genres are unnecessary labels that restrict us from developing new tastes.

d)
  1. Enniu is the biggest problem of modern society.

4.

Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly

a)

One bad foux pas can outweigh years of hard work.

b)
  1. Mnemonics don’t make words easier to learn; they’re just another thing to remember.

c)
  1. Performers shouldn’t be judged by their debues.

d)
  1. Adding strong ingredients, like Wostershire sauce, only overpowers other flavours.

5.

Choose the sentence in which all the words are spelled correctly

a)
  1. It’s difficult to go from lutenant to colonel without having the right experience.

b)
  1. Bouys rarely facilitate water safety as people usually ignore them.

c)
  1. Everyone stood at attention when the coronel entered the room.

d)
  1. The military attempted a coup to remove the president from power.

6.
  1. At her friend’s wedding, she _______ a real faux pas by wearing white.

a)

did

b)

made

7.

The acclaimed singer _______ her debut on social media.

a)

announced

b)

appeared

8.

The chef ______Worcestershire sauce over the steak

a)

seasoned

b)

poured

9.

Surface buoys on rough seas might ______ sailors of dangerous rocks

a)

warn

b)

address

10.
  1. He ________ ennui after moving to another city.

a)

created

b)

suffered from