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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "I am ______ to spicy food, so I avoid it when I eat out."
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "I am ______ to spicy food, so I avoid it when I eat out."
- effect
- adverse
- affect
- averse (correct)
The weather can ______ your mood.
The weather can ______ your mood.
affect
The word "advice" is a verb.
The word "advice" is a verb.
False (B)
What is the difference between "adopted" and "adoptive"?
What is the difference between "adopted" and "adoptive"?
The word "except" can be used as a conjunction.
The word "except" can be used as a conjunction.
Match the following words with their correct definitions:
Match the following words with their correct definitions:
Which word is used to describe the impact of a storm on a city?
Which word is used to describe the impact of a storm on a city?
The doctor gave me some ______ on how to manage my allergies.
The doctor gave me some ______ on how to manage my allergies.
What does the word 'allot' mean?
What does the word 'allot' mean?
The word 'alot' is a correct English word.
The word 'alot' is a correct English word.
What is the difference between 'allowed' and 'aloud'?
What is the difference between 'allowed' and 'aloud'?
The speaker ______ to the challenges they were facing.
The speaker ______ to the challenges they were facing.
Match the following words to their correct meanings.
Match the following words to their correct meanings.
Which word is used to describe something that has happened prior to a specified time?
Which word is used to describe something that has happened prior to a specified time?
The words 'among' and 'amongst' have different meanings.
The words 'among' and 'amongst' have different meanings.
Explain the difference between 'amoral' and 'immoral'.
Explain the difference between 'amoral' and 'immoral'.
The teacher used a large ______ of colorful markers for the art project.
The teacher used a large ______ of colorful markers for the art project.
Which word refers to assessing or evaluating something?
Which word refers to assessing or evaluating something?
The word 'bear' can only refer to the large mammal.
The word 'bear' can only refer to the large mammal.
What is the difference between 'breath' and 'breathe'?
What is the difference between 'breath' and 'breathe'?
I have ______ to the beach before, but I want to go again.
I have ______ to the beach before, but I want to go again.
Which word means 'completely prepared'?
Which word means 'completely prepared'?
The word 'altar' is used to refer to a place of worship.
The word 'altar' is used to refer to a place of worship.
What is the meaning of the word 'alter'?
What is the meaning of the word 'alter'?
Flashcards
Accept
Accept
To hold something as true or to receive willingly.
Except
Except
A preposition meaning 'apart from' or 'excluding.'
Adopted
Adopted
Refers to a person who has been adopted.
Adoptive
Adoptive
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Advice
Advice
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Advise
Advise
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Affect
Affect
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Effect
Effect
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Red Cross
Red Cross
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Aide
Aide
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A lot
A lot
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Allot
Allot
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Allowed
Allowed
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Aloud
Aloud
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Allude
Allude
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Elude
Elude
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Allusion
Allusion
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Illusion
Illusion
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Already
Already
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All ready
All ready
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Altar
Altar
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Alter
Alter
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Amount
Amount
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Quantity
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Study Notes
Commonly Confused Word Pairs (A-B)
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Accept vs. Except:
- Accept: To receive willingly, agree, or hold true.
- Except: Apart from, excluding.
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Adopted vs. Adoptive:
- Adopted: The person who has been adopted.
- Adoptive: The person who has done the adopting.
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Advice vs. Advise:
- Advice: A suggestion, noun.
- Advise: To give advice, verb.
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Adverse vs. Averse:
- Adverse: Hostile, unfavorable.
- Averse: Strongly disinclined, unwilling.
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Affect vs. Effect:
- Affect: To influence, verb.
- Effect: Result, consequence, noun.
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Aid vs. Aide:
- Aid: Help or assistance, noun.
- Aide: Assistant, helper, person.
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A lot vs. Allot:
- A lot: A large quantity.
- Allot: To distribute.
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Allowed vs. Aloud:
- Allowed: Permitted.
- Aloud: To speak out loud.
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Allude vs. Elude:
- Allude: Refer indirectly.
- Elude: Avoid or escape.
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Allusion vs. Illusion:
- Allusion: Indirect reference.
- Illusion: False impression or deception.
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Already vs. All ready:
- Already: Previously.
- All ready: Completely prepared.
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Altar vs. Alter:
- Altar: Place for religious worship.
- Alter: To change.
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Altogether vs. All together:
- Altogether: Fully, completely.
- All together: Collectively.
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Among vs. Amongst:
- Among/Amongst: In the midst of, surrounded by (interchangeable).
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Amoral vs. Immoral:
- Amoral: Not related to morality.
- Immoral: Not adhering to moral principles.
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Amount vs. Quantity vs. Number:
- Amount: Singular, unmeasurable things.
- Quantity: Measurable things.
- Number: Plural, countable things.
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Appraise vs. Apprise:
- Appraise: To assess or evaluate.
- Apprise: To inform or notify.
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Bare vs. Bear:
- Bare: Uncovered, exposed.
- Bear: To carry, endure, or the animal.
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Breath vs. Breathe:
- Breath: The air inhaled and exhaled.
- Breathe: To inhale and exhale.
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Been vs. Being:
- Been: Past participle of be.
- Being: Present participle of be, or describing a state.
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Test your knowledge of commonly confused word pairs in the English language. This quiz features pairs like 'Accept vs. Except' and 'Affect vs. Effect', challenging you to distinguish their meanings and correct usages. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary and writing skills.
