Commonly Confused Words

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

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'Accept' means to receive something, while 'except' means to exclude something.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to you, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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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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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to them, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred due to an action.

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When do you use 'accept'? Give an example.

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You use 'accept' when you receive something. Example: I accept your apology.

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When do you use 'except'? Give an example.

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You use 'except' to indicate exclusion. Example: Everyone except Dan went to the party.

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When do you use 'affect'? Give an example.

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You use 'affect' when talking about influence. Example: The weather can affect our plans.

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When do you use 'your'? Give an example.

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You use 'your' to show possession. Example: Is this your book?