Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'no' and 'know'?

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'No' is a negative response or denial, while 'know' is a verb meaning to be aware of or have knowledge about something.

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When should you use 'lay' vs 'lie'?

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'Lay' requires a direct object (to lay something down), while 'lie' does not require a direct object (to lie down oneself).

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning the result or outcome of a change.

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What is the meaning of 'accept'?

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'Accept' is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something.

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What does 'except' mean?

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'Except' is a preposition meaning to exclude or leave out.

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What is the difference between '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.

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What are 'effects' in the context of movies?

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'Effects' refer to the visual or sound elements created to enhance the storytelling in films.

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What does 'exhausting' mean?

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'Exhausting' is an adjective describing something that is very tiring.

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What is the meaning of 'digital'?

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'Digital' refers to technology that uses binary code (0s and 1s) to represent information.