The difference between – ‘Unlike & Unlikely’

Finished watching the video, now it’s time to take a quiz ti test how much you have learned from this English lesson. Choose the appropriate response from the options provided.

1. Richard is tall _______ his brother.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

2. It is sunny. It is ____________________ to rain now.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

3. It is __________________ Laura to scream like that!

 

 unlike

 unlikely

4. Maria isn’t well. She is _______________ to attend the wedding.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

5. John works hard ___________ his colleague.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

6. The two brothers are very ____________.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

7. Due to bad throat infection, Marc is ________________ to recover soon.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

8. Michelle and Michael are so much in love. They are __________________ to split.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

9. Though Samantha and Sarah are best of friends, they are ____________ each other in behavior.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

10. We are ___________ to meet in the near future.

 

 unlike

 unlikely

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Question 1 of 10

In this English speaking lesson, you are going to learn the difference between ‘unlike’ and ‘unlikely’. Though their spellings are similar, their meanings are completely different.

Using ‘Unlike’:

1. The two sisters are very unlike. (not like each other, dissimilar)
2. It is unlike her to be late. (a typical trait)
3. Mary is intelligent, unlike John. (means not like)

Using ‘Unlikely’:

1. The weather seems unlikely to change. (probably something will not happen)
2. It is highly unlikely that Maria will get into the University with such low scores. (probably she will not get into University, chances are high that she won’t)
3. John is unlikely to reach before 8 am. ( not likely to reach)