Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive or agree to something, while 'except' means to exclude or leave out.

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When do you use 'than' vs 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to a time or sequence.

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What is the correct usage of 'good' vs 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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What is the difference between 'amount' and 'number'?

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'Amount' refers to a quantity that cannot be counted (uncountable), while 'number' refers to a quantity that can be counted (countable).

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When should you use 'passed' vs 'past'?

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'Passed' is the past tense of 'pass', while 'past' refers to a time that has gone by or can mean 'beyond'.

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Define 'affect' and 'effect'.

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used with countable nouns, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

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When do you use 'who' vs 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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Define 'principal' and 'principle'.

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'Principal' refers to the head of a school or organization, while 'principle' refers to a fundamental truth or proposition.