http://mql.yoyo.pl Michał Kluz©07

FALSE FRIENDS 1 The words in bold have been misused. Look up in the dictionary what they really mean.

Then find appropriate words and write them below the sentences. He doesn’t drink any alcohol. He’s a total abstinent. abstinent - ………………………; ……………………… - abstynent My adapter was playing up and it finally broke down. Now I can’t listen to my good old vinyls. adapter - ………………………; ……………………… - adapter He’s an antics enthusiast. His whole house is packed with them. antics - ………………………; ……………………… - antyki Have you got billets for the concert? I was a bit late and they were sold out. billet - ………………………; ……………………… - bilet Applicant: “What should I do now?” Clerk: “Now you fill in the blanket with your personal data”. blanket - ………………………; ……………………… - blankiet The caravan with the body of John Lennon was driving slowly down Oxford Street. caravan - ………………………; ……………………… - karawan She’s beautiful with her big blue eyes and dark carnation. carnation - ………………………; ……………………… - karnacja The arrested man was freed from jail on caution. caution - ………………………; ……………………… - kaucja (za aresztanta) Excuse me, I have to go to the chalet. chalet - ………………………; ……………………… - szalet Shop assistant: “Can I help you sir?” Client: “Yes. Can I have two pounds of apples, please?” client - ………………………; ……………………… - klient (w sklepie) Steve is my best colleague. We’ve known each other since nursery. colleague - ………………………; ……………………… - kolega, przyjaciel Last week I bought a new stereo with five huge columns. column - ………………………; ……………………… - kolumna (z głośnikami) Women love Tom because he always pays them charming complements. complement - ………………………; ……………………… - komplement This summer I’m sending my children to a colony to Zakopane. colony - ………………………; ……………………… - kolonia (letnia, zimowa, itp.)