Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between '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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When should you use 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the correct usage of 'accept' and 'except'?

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

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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, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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When do you use 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

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

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What does 'affect' mean in a sentence?

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To influence or make a change in something.

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What does 'effect' mean in a sentence?

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The result or outcome of a particular influence.

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Provide an example of 'accept' in a sentence.

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I accept your apology.

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Provide an example of 'except' in a sentence.

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Everyone was invited except John.