Boar, Bore or Boor

Boar, Bore or Boor

Boar - A wild pig or a male pig that has not been castrated.

a. The wild boar was confined to the cage.
b. The trainer fought the wild boar in a brave manner.

Bore – to make somebody feel bored, especially by talking too much.

a. He has been boring me by repeating his trip stories again and again.
b. I hope you are not getting bored with my talks.

To make a long deep hole with a tool or by digging.

a. The drill is strong enough to bore through solid rock.
b. He bore a hole in the wall to pass the cable and finish off the connection work.

Boor – is a noun and is defined as a rude and unpleasant person.

a. He became a boor as soon as he gained success in his career.
b. Lisa picked up the boor men’s baton.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with right words

1. It is such a _____________ having to stay late this evening.

a. Boor
b. Bore
c. Boar
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2. In his letters he referred to himself as insufferable _____________.

a. Boor
b. Boar
c. Bore
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3. One _____________ was so evil that the hawk would also not touch it.

a. Bore
b. Boor
c. Boar
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4. In his hand he _____________ an enormous axe, with keen and shining edge.

a. Bore
b. Boar
c. Boor
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5. He is a _____________ and understands nothing about the culture.

a. Boar
b. Bore
c. Boor
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