In this exercise , you will be studying words and phrases which regularly cause difficulty

for learners of English. By comparing their use and meaning, you will be able to solve these
problems.
1. When do we use these words? Talk to your partner and then check the
answers with your teacher.

a) between
among

b) besides
beside

c) intend
pretend

d) earn
gain
win

e) as
like

Exercise - Right or wrong?

1. I sit between Lisa and Mary.

2. Beside being a nice person, she is also a great professional.
3. I earned two kilos last vacation.
4. I wish I won the lottery one day.
5. I’m very responsible, as my father.
6. I pretend to become a doctor.
7. Among all kinds of movies, I prefer comedies.
8. My house is beside a park.
9. Even when you fail, you gain experience.
10. I wouldn’t like to work as a vet because I am afraid of animals.