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    Cognates are words that share similar meanings, spellings and pronunciations across languages, such as "anniversary" and "aniversaire". False cognates appear similar but have different meanings, like "embarrassed" and "embarazada". This document discusses cognates and false cognates, providing examples of each, and notes that students can ask questions in the classroom or WhatsApp group if any part of the topic is unclear.

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    Cognates are words that share similar meanings, spellings and pronunciations across languages, such as "anniversary" and "aniversaire". False cognates appear similar but have different meanings, like "embarrassed" and "embarazada". This document discusses cognates and false cognates, providing examples of each, and notes that students can ask questions in the classroom or WhatsApp group if any part of the topic is unclear.

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    Cognates are words that share similar meanings, spellings and pronunciations across languages, such as "anniversary" and "aniversaire". False cognates appear similar but have different meanings, like "embarrassed" and "embarazada". This document discusses cognates and false cognates, providing examples of each, and notes that students can ask questions in the classroom or WhatsApp group if any part of the topic is unclear.

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    ENGLISH I

    01

    2nd Term:
    Cognates &
    False Cognates
    Cognates are words in two languages that
    share a similar meaning, spelling, and
    pronunciation.

    Examples:
    Anniversary — Aniversaire
    Restaurante — Restaurant
    A word in one language that is similar in
    form or sound to a word in another
    language but has a different meaning; a
    false friend.
    Examples:
    Embarrassed — Embarazada
    Avergonzado — Pregnant
    If you have any question or doubt about the topic, you can
    leave your comments on classroom or in our Whatsapp Group

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