False friends: Watch out for “faux amis”!

Over the years, English has assimilated many words from French. While some of these French and English words may still look alike, they often have different meanings. In French, these words are known as faux amis; in English, we call them false cognates. In the following quiz, avoid false friends by choosing the right word to fill the blank.

1. Julie Placeholder for the answer in the car while her husband did the groceries.
2. I don’t know if my Placeholder for the answer are high enough to get into the physiotherapy program.
3. We’re starving! Let’s Placeholder for the answer a pizza!
4. My boss was very Placeholder for the answer of my situation and approved my request for a day off.
5. The dress that Madison bought online came damaged, so she Placeholder for the answer a refund.
6. My Placeholder for the answer brother Kevin is five years older than me.
7. Making your own rainbow with water and sunlight is a really fun science Placeholder for the answer.
8. Robbie fell off his bike and Placeholder for the answer his arm.
9. When you buy your travel Placeholder for the answer, make sure to read the entire policy.
10. Wish Jordan luck! She’s Placeholder for the answer her final exam today.
  
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