Confusing Words You Need to Start Using Correctly Part 1

It’s undeniable that the English language has many complicated words. Some of them sound alike but are either spelled differently or has different meanings altogether. Have you encountered this kind of words in your review? If yes, then it might be a perfect time for you to check out JRooz OET Baguio and discover how we can help you.

But for now, quickly take a look at these commonly confused words. Use them correctly and you’ll be amazed at how neat and tidy your writing will become.

MOST COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS

ACCEPT vs. EXCEPT

Accept is a verb that means to receive.

I accept your gift

Except is a conjunction that means to exclude.

I will give you all my shoes except for my brand-new Nike

AFFECT vs. EFFECT

Affect is usually a verb that means to have an effect on or to produce a change.

Our cat’s death greatly affected my sister.

Effect is usually a noun that is anything brought about by a cause or result.

My sister was sorry for the effect of her excessive crying. 

A LOT vs. ALLOT

A lot is a noun phrase that is composed of two separated words A and lot.

There are a lot of tips and strategies JRooz OET coaches impart to its students.

Allot is a verb that means to distribute or give.

JRooz OET Baguio allots sufficient time to coach its students.

ADVICE vs. ADVISE

Advice is a noun. It is also an opinion offered as a guide.

Ben gave Mary a piece of good advice about her relationship.

Advise is a verb that means offering an opinion.

Ben advised Mary to break up with his boyfriend.

BREATH vs. BREATHE

Breath is a noun. It is also the air that goes in and out of your lungs.

Jack held his breath the longest among all the competitors.

Breathe is a verb that means to exhale or inhale.

Sheila forgot to breathe in the middle of the contest.

COMPLIMENT vs. COMPLEMENT

Compliment can be a verb or a noun. It means to say something beautiful and something said in admiration.

            (Verb)My mother complimented me when I washed the dishes on my own.

Complement can be a verb or a noun. It means to make something complete and something that brings perfection.

That dress complements your eyes.

DESSERT vs. DESERT

Dessert is a noun. It is a sweet course served eaten after meals

My mom baked a chocolate cake for our dessert.

Desert is a noun that means dry or barren land. It could also be a verb that means to forsake or abandon.

(Noun) Camels live in the desert

(Verb) Many people desert their dogs in the street

EMIGRATE vs. IMMIGRATE 

Emigrate is a verb that means to move away from a place to live in another place.

Jack’s family emigrated from America 10 years ago.

Immigrate is a verb that means to move into a country from somewhere else.

Gina’s family immigrated to the Philippines last year.

Study these words and apply it in your review at JRooz OET Training Center. 


Read more: Confusing Words You Need to Start Using Right Part 2

REFERENCES:

“Basic Grammar and Punctuation: Commonly Confused Words.” SPC. Accessed on September 9, 2019. Accessed from https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254288&p=1695265

“Commonly Confused Words.” Your Dictionary. Accessed on September 9, 2019. Accessed from https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/commonly-confused-words.html

“Top 30 Commonly Confused Words in English.” Grammarly. Accessed on September 9, 2019. Accessed from https://www.grammarly.com/blog/commonly-confused-words/