Commonly Confused Words #1

1. Grandma’s house is (further, farther) than we remembered.

• further

• farther

2. Jess taught all of us to appreciate (each other, one another).

• each other

• one another

3. Linda sat (beside, besides) me while the doctor delivered the news.

• beside

• besides

4. The (number, amount) of books in my locker is astounding.

• number

• amount

5. We have (all ready, already) arrived at our destination.

• all ready

• already

6. I miss the (advice, advise) my mom gave me when I lived at home.

• advice

• advise

7. I am supposed to have twenty items or (fewer, less) in the express checkout line.

• fewer

• less

8. I don’t let personal problems (effect, affect) my attitude toward work.

• effect

• affect

9. Jason is (farther, further) along in his homework than Sally.

• farther

• further

10. Of course I will (accept, except) the job!

• accept

• except