Misused Words #4

The air that goes in and out of your lungs

• breathe

• breath

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CCSS.L.5.5C

To exhale or inhale

• breathe

• breath

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CCSS.L.5.5C

To tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true.

• assure

• ensure

• insure

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CCSS.L.5.5C

To guarantee or make sure of something.

• assure

• ensure

• insure

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

To take out an insurance policy.

• assure

• ensure

• insure

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CCSS.L.5.5C

It can refer to an uppercase letter, money, or a city where a seat of government is located.

• capital

• capitol

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The building where a legislature meets. We only have one in the United States.

• capital

• capitol

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Something that completes something else. It’s often used to describe things that go well together.

• compliment

• complement

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

A nice thing to say to someone.

• compliment

• complement

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Means impartial; you don't care about the outcome; you are neutral.

• disinterested

• uninterested

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CCSS.L.5.5C