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Which sentence correctly uses 'exceed' according to its definition?
Which sentence correctly uses 'exceed' according to its definition?
- She was known as an exceedingly adapt dancer.
- The car's speed began to exceed the limit on the highway. (correct)
- I accept your apology; let's move on.
- The student had to accede to the teacher's demands.
In what scenario is the use of 'except' most appropriate?
In what scenario is the use of 'except' most appropriate?
- I will accept the award on behalf of the team.
- Everyone is invited except for those on the guest list. (correct)
- They are adept and skilled in playing strategy games.
- Please except this gift as a small token of my appreciation.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'adopt'?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'adopt'?
- She has a very adverse reaction to cats.
- The tailor adapted the suit to improve the fit
- He is adapt at overcoming new challenges.
- The family decided to adopt a child from overseas. (correct)
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'averse'?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'averse'?
Which sentence correctly uses both 'advice' and 'advise'?
Which sentence correctly uses both 'advice' and 'advise'?
In which of the following sentences is the word 'effect' used correctly according to its most common definition?
In which of the following sentences is the word 'effect' used correctly according to its most common definition?
Which sentence uses 'aloud' correctly?
Which sentence uses 'aloud' correctly?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'all ready'?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'all ready'?
Which sentence exemplifies the correct use of 'altogether'?
Which sentence exemplifies the correct use of 'altogether'?
Which of the following sentences correctly differentiates between 'allude' and 'elude'?
Which of the following sentences correctly differentiates between 'allude' and 'elude'?
In which scenario is 'illusion' used most appropriately?
In which scenario is 'illusion' used most appropriately?
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'annul'?
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'annul'?
Which sentence correctly uses 'apprise'?
Which sentence correctly uses 'apprise'?
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of 'assent'?
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of 'assent'?
Which situation correctly uses the term 'assistants'?
Which situation correctly uses the term 'assistants'?
Select the sentence that uses 'alright' correctly.
Select the sentence that uses 'alright' correctly.
The company decided to _______ to the demands of the union in order to avoid a strike, they thought it would _______ their previous earnings.
The company decided to _______ to the demands of the union in order to avoid a strike, they thought it would _______ their previous earnings.
I would like to _______ your proposal but I have to _______ your additional clauses.
I would like to _______ your proposal but I have to _______ your additional clauses.
Flashcards
Accede
Accede
To agree or allow.
Exceed
Exceed
To go beyond or surpass.
Accept
Accept
To give approval or receive willingly.
Except
Except
To exclude or leave out.
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Adapt
Adapt
To adjust.
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Adept
Adept
Skilled.
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Adopt
Adopt
To take as your own.
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Adverse
Adverse
Inauspicious or hostile.
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Averse
Averse
Disinclined or repelled.
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Advice
Advice
Noun meaning recommendation
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Advise
Advise
Verb that means to suggest
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Affect
Affect
A verb that means to influence.
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Effect
Effect
A noun meaning result or consequence.
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Aloud
Aloud
Speaking so that someone else can hear you.
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Allowed
Allowed
Permitted.
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Already
Already
Means by this time.
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All Ready
All Ready
Means all ready or prepared.
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Altogether
Altogether
Means wholly.
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All together
All together
Means everybody in a group.
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All right
All right
Correct form. Means acceptable.
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Common Confusables
- Acceede means to agree, to allow.
- Exceed means to go beyond or surpass.
- Accept means to give approval or to receive willingly.
- Except means to exclude or leave out.
- Adapt means to adjust.
- Adept means skilled.
- Adopt means to take as your own.
- Adverse means inauspicious or hostile.
- Averse means disinclined or repelled.
- Advice is a noun.
- Advise is a verb.
- Affect is a verb.
- Effect is usually a noun, and when used as a verb, means to achieve, fulfil, or realise.
- Effect means a result or a consequence.
- Aloud means out loud, or speaking so someone can hear you.
- Allowed means permitted.
- Already means by this time.
- All ready means prepared.
- Altogether means wholly.
- All together means everybody in a group.
- All right is the correct form, while alright is grammatically incorrect.
- Allude means to refer to.
- Elude means to dodge or escape.
- Allusion is an indirect reference or hint.
- Illusion means deception or mirage.
- All ways means by every way or method.
- Always means all the time, forever.
- Annual means yearly.
- Annul means to make void or invalid.
- Anyone means anybody, any person at all.
- Any one means any one person and is followed by "of."
- Appraise means to assess or estimate.
- Apprise is to inform or notify.
- Ascent is an upward movement.
- Assent means agreement.
- Assistance means help or aid.
- Assistants refers to the plural of assistant, one who gives help.
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