Confusing Words Review

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Your vs. You're

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Your is a possessive adjective used to describe something that belongs to you. You're is a contraction of 'you are'. Example: You're going to love this! (You are going to love this!)

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Advice vs. Advise

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Advice is a noun that refers to guidance or recommendations. Advise is a verb that means to offer suggestions about the best course of action. Example: I need your advice on this matter.

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There vs. Their vs. They're

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There refers to a place or location. Their is a possessive adjective indicating ownership. They're is a contraction of 'they are'. Example: They're going to the park over there.

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Then vs. Than

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Then is used to indicate time or a sequence of events. Than is used for comparisons. Example: I would rather go to the movies than stay home.

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Accept vs. Except

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Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something. Except is a preposition meaning excluding. Example: I accept your apology, except for the part where you lied.

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Affect vs. Effect

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something. Effect is a noun meaning the result of a change. Example: The weather can affect your mood, and the effect of the rain was a gloomy day.

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Complement vs. Compliment

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Complement means to complete or enhance something. Compliment is a noun or verb that means to praise someone. Example: Your dress complements your shoes.

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Principal vs. Principle

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Principal refers to the head of a school or organization. Principle means a fundamental truth or proposition. Example: The principal of the school is very fair.

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Stationary vs. Stationery

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Stationary means not moving or fixed in place. Stationery refers to writing materials like paper and envelopes. Example: The car was stationary at the red light.

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Elicit vs. Illicit

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Elicit means to draw out a response or reaction. Illicit means forbidden by law or rules. Example: The teacher tried to elicit responses from the students.