Kelas Bahasa Inggris 3 - Confusing Words 3

Summary

This video lesson explores confusing English words, focusing on subtle differences in pronunciation, meaning, and usage. It covers terms like 'hang' (to suspend objects versus people), 'practice' (noun vs. verb), 'everyday' (daily vs. ordinary), and other commonly misused pairs like 'beside' vs. 'besides' and 'quiet' vs. 'quite.' Through practical examples and comparisons, the lesson helps clarify these common challenges for learners, aiming to improve both understanding and application in daily English usage.

Takeaways

• 😀 Confusing words such as 'hang' and 'hanged' can have different meanings depending on whether they refer to an object or a person. 'Hang' is used for objects, while 'hanged' is used for people.
• 😀 The verb 'hang' can be used in various tenses, such as 'hang', 'hung', and 'hanging'. For example, 'He was hanged' refers to a person, while 'He hung the picture' refers to an object.
• 😀 The term 'practice' can be used as both a noun (referring to repeated action or habit) and a verb. In British English, the noun form is 'practice' with a 'c', while the verb form is 'practise' with an 's'.
• 😀 'Everyday' (one word) refers to something that happens daily or is routine, while 'every day' (two words) means each individual day.
• 😀 The words 'raise' and 'rise' have different meanings. 'Raise' is a transitive verb (requires an object), meaning to lift or increase something, while 'rise' is intransitive (no object needed), meaning to go up or get higher.
• 😀 'Beside' means next to, while 'besides' means in addition to. It's important to choose the correct word based on context.
• 😀 'Quiet' refers to something calm or silent, while 'quite' means somewhat or to a considerable extent. Both words have different meanings but sound similar.
• 😀 'Quit' refers to stopping an activity or leaving a job, while 'quite' means moderately or to a significant extent.
• 😀 'Freeze' refers to stopping or becoming immobile, whereas 'freeze' in the sense of freezing something refers to lowering its temperature.
• 😀 The verb 'quit' must be followed by a verb in its base form (e.g., 'quit playing', 'quit smoking'), and it typically indicates the cessation of an activity.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the lesson in the transcript?

The lesson primarily focuses on explaining 'confusing words' in English, which are words that sound similar but have different meanings or usage.

What is the difference between 'hang' and 'hanging' as explained in the transcript?

'Hang' refers to suspending an object, and its past form is 'hung'. 'Hanging', on the other hand, refers to the act of suspending something, especially in the context of an ongoing action or when referring to people, such as in 'hanging oneself.'

What is the difference between 'practice' and 'practise'?

'Practice' with a 'c' is a noun, referring to repeated exercises or habits, whereas 'practise' with an 's' is a verb, referring to the act of performing or rehearsing.

Can 'everyday' be used with nouns? If so, how is it different from 'every day'?

Yes, 'everyday' (written as one word) is used to describe something that happens regularly or is part of daily life. 'Every day' (written as two words) refers to something that happens each day, emphasizing the frequency.

What is the difference between 'raise' and 'rise' as per the transcript?

'Raise' means to lift something or make something go higher, and it is a transitive verb that requires an object. 'Rise', however, means to go up or increase without the need for an object, and it is an intransitive verb.

How does 'beside' differ from 'besides'?

'Beside' means 'next to' or 'by the side of', while 'besides' means 'in addition to' or 'other than'. These words are often confused due to their similar pronunciation.

What is the main distinction between 'quiet' and 'quite'?

'Quiet' refers to silence or calmness, while 'quite' means 'to a considerable extent' or 'fairly'. They are often confused because they sound somewhat similar but have different meanings.

What does 'quit' mean in the context of the lesson?

'Quit' means to stop or discontinue something, such as 'quit playing games' or 'quit working'. It is a verb that refers to the action of ceasing an activity.

What is the usage of the word 'practice' in the context of a cultural activity?

The word 'practice' is used to describe habitual or common cultural activities, such as 'giving gifts at Christmas,' where it refers to a tradition or routine.

Why is 'hanging' used to describe both an object and a person, as explained in the transcript?

'Hanging' is used for both objects and people, but the context determines the meaning. For objects, it refers to suspending or attaching something to a surface. For people, it refers to the tragic action of self-harm or death.