4. That was a notable circumstance. Pronounce the first syllable of notable as no in notion. Mrs. Johnson is a notable housewife; that is to say, careful. Pronounce the first syllable of notable as not in Nottingham.
5. Put an advertisement in the "Times." Pronounce advertisement with the accent on ver, and not on tise.
6. He rose up and left the room; leave out up.
7. You have sown it very badly; say, sewed it.
8. Mr. Dupont learnt me French; say, taught. The master teaches, but the pupil learns.
9. John and Henry both read well, but John is the best reader; say, the better reader, as best can only be said when three or more persons or objects are compared.
10. The two first pupils I had; say, the first two.
11. He has mistook his true interest; say, mistaken.
12. Have you lit the fire, Mary? say, lighted.
13. The doctor has not yet came; say, has not yet come.