ACT Commonly Confused Words 1

I will not be able to ________ your parrty invitation. Unfortunately, I have plans.

• except

• accept

Oh no, everyone was able to attend the party ________ me.

• accept

• except

In order to ______ capture in the US, the art theif made his way to Canada.

• allude

• elude

She often _____ to liking Brian, but has never directly confessed to her feelings.

• alludes

• eludes

The began its ______ to the top floor with the simple push of a button.

• assent

• ascent

I like Mr. Jones. He often _______ my work in class.

• compliments

• complements

The living room rug really ______ the rest of the living room decor.

• compliments

• complements

The Supreme Court Judge from Mississippi was the voice of ______.

• dissent

• descent

The woman was very _____ as she entered the church late.

• discreet

• discrete

The two twins have very ______ identities.

• discreet

• discrete