Part 2 -Small Changes, Big Differences in English
1. A day off vs An off day
a day off
A day when you don’t have to work.
I’m taking a day off next Friday.
an off day
A day when you’re not performing as well as usual.
I couldn’t concentrate today. I’m having an off day.
2. Maybe vs May be
maybe
Perhaps.
Maybe we’ll go out for dinner tonight.
may be
Could be.
The answer may be correct, but I’m not sure.
A useful tip:
- maybe = one word = perhaps
- may be = modal verb + verb
3. Some time vs Sometimes
some time
A period of time.
I need some time to think about it.
sometimes
Occasionally.
I sometimes work from home on Fridays.
A useful tip:
- some time = a quantity of time
- sometimes = how often something happens
Quick Test — Can You Spot the Difference?
Quick Test — Can You Spot the Difference?
Choose the correct option.
1.
I think I need __________ to relax and clear my head.
a) sometime
b) some time
2.
__________ we’ll go to the beach this weekend.
a) Maybe
b) May be
3.
After working six days in a row, I’m taking __________ on Monday.
a) an off day
b) a day off
4.
The answer __________ correct, but I’d like to check again.
a) maybe
b) may be
5.
I __________ work from a café when I need a change of scenery.
a) some time
b) sometimes
6.
I wasn’t very productive today. I think I’m having __________.
a) a day off
b) an off day
7.
Can you give me __________ to think about your proposal?
a) some time
b) sometimes
8.
__________ she’ll join us later.
a) Maybe
b) May be
9.
We all need __________ every now and then.
a) a day off
b) an off day
10.
He __________ arrives late, but today he was on time.
a) some time
b) sometimes
Answers
Answers
1.
b) some time
2.
a) Maybe
3.
b) a day off
4.
b) may be
5.
b) sometimes
6.
b) an off day
7.
a) some time
8.
a) Maybe
9.
a) a day off
10.
b) sometimes
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