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Words that have near similar meanings but cannot be used interchangeably: They are similar words but have a minor difference in meaning and change according to context and sentence formation. Some words may sound the same, but have entirely different meaning also.
I. Affect - effect:
Affect means make an effect/difference to (verb). Effect means a result or a consequence of an action (noun). |
Example:
- The chillness affected my throat.
But, "The chillness effected my throat" is wrong usage.
2. The harmful effects of pollution are numerous.
II. All - every:
All — a determiner that denotes the whole quantity or group. Every — also a determiner - refers to individual members of the group. |
Example:
- The meeting starts at 8; all are welcome.
But, "The meeting starts at 8; every are welcome" is wrong usage.
2. Laws are applicable to every citizen of the country.
III. Anymore - any more:
Anymore — any longer (adverb). Any more — question form of some more. |
Example:
- She does not live here anymore.
- Do you need any more tea?
Important!
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Commonly confused words from the lesson "The Three Questions":
No. | Word from the lesson | Commonly confused words | Sentence from the lesson |
1 | Right | Rite | If he always knew the right time to begin everything; |
2 | Might | Mite | He would never fail in anything he might undertake. |
3 | Laid | Lied | There were some things which could not wait to be laid before a council. |
4 | Whether | Weather | One had to decide whether to undertake them or not. |
5 | Science | Signs | The most important thing in the world was science. |
6 | Cell | Sell | So the king put on simple clothes and, before reaching the hermit’s cell, dismounted from his horse. |
7 | Weak | Week | The hermit was frail and weak. |
8 | Stuck | Struck | The king at last stuck the spade into the ground. |
9 | Wood | Would | The king turned round and saw a bearded man come running out of the wood. |
10 | Ceased | Seized | When at last the blood ceased flowing, the man revived and asked for something to drink. |
11 | Sun | Son | Meanwhile the sun had set, and it had become cool. |
12 | Peace | Piece | The king was very glad to have made peace with his enemy. |
13 | Knees | Niece | The hermit was outside on his knees. |
14 | Pray | Prey | I pray you to answer my questions. |
15 | Council | Counsel | He should have a council of wise men who would help him. |
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