Ejercicios B2 : Los matices de sentido en inglés

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a dominar los matices de sentido en inglés que distinguen un hablante correcto de uno verdaderamente fluido. Pon a prueba tu comprensión de las diferencias sutiles entre palabras y expresiones en contexto real.

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Ejercicio 1 : Elige el matiz correcto

Selecciona la opción que mejor completa cada frase respetando el matiz de sentido adecuado en inglés.

1. She didn't just say she was tired — she ___ that she wanted everyone to leave.
   • implied
   • told
   • spoke
   • announced
2. He ___ his achievement in front of the whole team, making his colleagues feel uncomfortable.
   • boasted about
   • mentioned
   • whispered about
   • reflected on
3. The new policy will ___ all employees, regardless of their department or seniority.
   • affect
   • effect
   • infect
   • reflect
4. After years of hard work, she finally ___ her goal of becoming a senior manager.
   • achieved
   • made
   • did
   • gained

Correction

1. She didn't just say she was tired; she implied that she wanted everyone to leave.
2. He boasted about his achievement in front of the whole team, making his colleagues feel uncomfortable.
3. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their department or seniority.
4. After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal of becoming a senior manager.

Ejercicio 2 : Asocia la palabra con su matiz

Une cada palabra o expresión en inglés con la frase que refleja correctamente su matiz de sentido.

1. Asocia: 'persuade'
2. Asocia: 'convince'
3. Asocia: 'urge'
4. Asocia: 'force'

• He persuaded her to change her mind by presenting clear and logical arguments.
• She urged her friend to see a doctor as soon as possible, worried about her health.
• The evidence finally convinced him that his initial theory was wrong.
• The circumstances forced him to make a decision he would rather have avoided.

Correction

1. Asocia: 'persuade' – He persuaded her to change her mind by presenting clear and logical arguments.
2. Asocia: 'convince' – The evidence finally convinced him that his initial theory was wrong.
3. Asocia: 'urge' – She urged her friend to see a doctor as soon as possible, worried about her health.
4. Asocia: 'force' – The circumstances forced him to make a decision he would rather have avoided.

Ejercicio 3 : Completa con el término preciso

Rellena cada hueco con la palabra o expresión que refleje el matiz de sentido más apropiado en inglés.

1. The journalist didn't accuse him directly, but her article clearly ___ that he had been involved in the scandal.
2. There is a subtle ___ between 'listen' and 'hear': one is intentional, the other is passive.
3. He looked ___ rather than simply sad — as though he had lost all hope for the future.
4. Using the word 'notorious' instead of 'famous' completely ___ the meaning, giving it a negative connotation.

Correction

1. The journalist didn't accuse him directly, but her article clearly suggested that he had been involved in the scandal.
2. There is a subtle distinction between 'listen' and 'hear': one is intentional, the other is passive.
3. He looked devastated rather than simply sad, as though he had lost all hope for the future.
4. Using the word 'notorious' instead of 'famous' completely changes the meaning, giving it a negative connotation.