Confusing Words (Grammar)

My Granny has always lived in the ________ . She doesn't like big cities.

1. countryside

2. nature

3. environment

4. wildlife

Correct Answer: 1. countryside

• Explanation

'Countryside' - is the area outside towns. 'Wildlife' determines some area where wild animals live, plants grow, etc.

Trisha was seasick on her first sea ________ across the Mediterranean.

1. voyage

2. journey

3. trip

4. travel

Correct Answer: 1. Voyage

• Explanation

'Voyage' - is a long trip, very often at sea. 'Journey' - means moving from one point to another in a vehicle (bus journey, train journey, etc.). Trip - covers the whole process (moving somewhere and back, rest, pleasure and purpose). 'Travel' - is used to talk about the activity of moving from one point to another generally (air travels has become more expensive this year)

The ______ can be cruel to the humanity. Devastating earthquakes or tsunamis can kill a lot of people.

1. countryside

2. nature

3. environment

4. wildlife

Correct Answer: 'Countryside' - is the area outside towns. 'nature' - is the world which is not created and controlled by humans. 'environment' - the surroundings or space where humans and animals live and which can be affected by human activity. 'wildlife' - plants and animals collectively