Commonly Confused Words Practice #2

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Deserted vs. Desserted

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Deserted means abandoned or uninhabited. Example: The deserted island was a perfect getaway. Desserted is a common misspelling of 'deserted'.

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Who vs. Whom

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Who is used as a subject pronoun, while whom is used as an object pronoun. Example: Who is coming to dinner? (subject) vs. To whom should I address the letter? (object)

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Than vs. Then

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Than is used for comparisons, while then refers to time. Example: She is taller than her brother. We went to the park, and then we had ice cream.

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Further vs. Farther

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Further refers to a greater degree or extent, while farther refers to physical distance. Example: We need to discuss this further. The store is farther down the road.

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Who drove you to school today?

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Correct usage: Who is the subject of the sentence, asking about the person performing the action.

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Whom did you see at the party?

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Correct usage: Whom is the object of the verb 'see', asking about the person receiving the action.

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Affect vs. Effect

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change. Example: The weather can affect your mood. The effect of the storm was widespread damage.

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Principal vs. Principle

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Principal refers to the head of a school or organization, while principle refers to a fundamental truth or proposition. Example: The principal of the school addressed the students. Honesty is a principle I value.

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Complement vs. Compliment

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Complement means to complete or enhance something, while compliment means to praise someone. Example: The scarf complements her outfit. She gave him a compliment on his presentation.

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Stationary vs. Stationery

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Stationary means not moving, while stationery refers to writing materials. Example: The car was stationary at the red light. I bought new stationery for my letters.