The following verbs can be tricky, but only if you don't remember any of the hints or definitions below. Take the quiz after reading and get to know if you really understand the differences:
LOSE: to fail to keep sth; not to win.
- My father lost his eyeglasses once again.
- John lost the card game.
- I'm sorry I lost my mind back there. Tim can be a real jerk sometimes!
(figurative meaning - expression = not to be able to control oneself in anger)
MISS: not to be present; to fail to reach, understand or get to sth; to feel the absence of sb.
- Hurry up, the movie is about to begin. You don't want to miss the beginning.
- That's great, Mary! You can't miss this opportunity.
- I had no idea I would miss you this much.
***LOSE: involves sth you that once belonged to you.
I can LOSE a wallet, a key, a pen.
***MISS: involves sth that never belonged to you.
I can MISS a train, a meeting, a TV show.
Click on the link below for further practice:
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/254.html
Best wishes,
André
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