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!