Welcome to the Confusing Words show!
Many people confuse certain words that are similar and use them incorrectly.
Today's confusing words are "scared/scary" and "fun/funny". Teacher Rachel explains the differences between these words and how to use them correctly.
Watch the video and then do the following exercises:
Choose the correct word.
1. The little boy felt (scared/scary) of the dinosaurs.
2. That movie was so (fun/funny) that I couldn't stop laughing!
3. The angry elephant was loud and (scared/scary).
4. I had so much (fun/funny) at the party!
5. My grandma is (scared/scary) of ghosts.
6. My teacher tells (fun/funny) jokes.
7. I don't like (scared/scary) movies.
8. I think rollercoasters are so much (fun/funny)!
9. I think the basement is dark and (scared/scary).
10. My best friend is very (fun/funny). She always makes me laugh!
Answers:
1. The little boy felt (scared/scary) of the dinosaurs.
2. That movie was so (fun/funny) that I couldn't stop laughing!
3. The angry elephant was loud and (scared/scary).
4. I had so much (fun/funny) at the party!
5. My grandma is (scared/scary) of ghosts.
6. My teacher tells (fun/funny) jokes.
7. I don't like (scared/scary) movies.
8. I think rollercoasters are so much (fun/funny)!
9. I think the basement is dark and (scared/scary).
10. My best friend is very (fun/funny). She always makes me laugh!