Froggy Jumps False Friends QuizOnline version Spot the meaning trap by Oksana Laziuk 1 What defines a false friend in language learning? a Two identical words with identical meanings in both languages b Two words that rhyme but have different spellings c Two similar-looking words with different meanings between languages. 2 Why are false friends tricky for learners? a They are always pronounced differently b They are used only in formal writing c They look similar but mean something different. 3 Which statement about false friends is true? a They can cause misunderstandings in everyday conversation. b They never occur in common vocab c They are identical in meaning across languages 4 What should learners do to avoid false friends? a Learn context and verify meanings, not just similarities. b Only memorize words that look different c Ignore them; they’re rare 5 Which is a safe strategy when unsure of a word’s meaning? a Check a reliable dictionary for intended language pair. b Ask a native speaker to always translate word-for-word c Always guess the meaning from similar spelling 6 Translate: talon a Коготь хищной птицы b Талон c Проходной 7 Translate: smoking a Курение b Смокинг c Туман 8 Translate: prospect a Перспектива b Проспект c Прогулочная улица 9 Translate: accurate a Точный b Аккуратный c Внушительный 10 Translate: artist a Художник b Артист c Актер
