Commonly Confused Words and Modal Verbs

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What does 'Affect' mean?

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Cause to change (use when it’s a person).

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What does 'Effect' mean?

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Result of something.

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What does 'Allusion' mean?

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A reference to something. Example: The mention of Mount Olympus was an allusion to Greek mythology.

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What does 'Illusion' mean?

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Visual check. Example: The painting’s use of perspective gives it the illusion of depth.

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What does 'Elusion' mean?

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Escaping or avoiding (ELUDE). Example: After fifteen minutes of trying to catch my cat, I grew tired of his elusion.

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What does 'Cite' mean?

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To point to or show as a source. Example: Opponents of the bill cite an increase in pollution.

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What does 'Site' mean?

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Location. Example: This site has a great deal of traffic. This web”site” gets a great deal of traction.

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What does 'Sight' mean?

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Related to seeing. Example: At the sight of the bus approaching, I began to run.

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What is the difference between 'Could/would/might/should of' and 'Could/would/might/should have'?

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'Could/would/might/should of' is incorrect. The correct form is 'Could/would/might/should have.'