Verbs often confused B2.2

Miriam is really good at table tennis. I don’t think you will be able to win / beat her.

• A. win

• B. beat

I hope / wish I knew the answer to this question.

• A. hope

• B. wish

I was robbed / stolen when I took the train home last night.

• A. robbed

• B. stolen

Did you notice / realize how many times Ella checked her phone over dinner?

• A. notice

• B. realize

If we leave at about 6.30 p.m., we’ll be able to prevent / avoid the rush hour.

• A. prevent

• B. avoid

It doesn’t mind / matter if you can’t pay me back until next week. I don’t need the money right now.

• A. mind

• B. matter

What’s preventing / avoiding you from applying for the job? You’ve got all the right qualifications.

• A. preventing

• B. avoiding

Did you remember / remind to set the alarm?

• A. remember

• B. remind

When the police accused Jim of the crime, he denied / refused being there that night.

• A. denied

• B. refused

Hurry up! I can’t expect / wait forever.

• A. expect

• B. wait