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Confused and Misused Words and Phrases. Dude, the right word is affect , with an a. No, you’re wrong. The word should be effect , with an e . This presentation advices you on words or phrases that are commonly misused or confused . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Confused and Misused Words and Phrases
Dude, the right
word is affect,
with an a.
No, you’re wrong. The word should be effect, with an e.
This presentation advices you on
words or phrases that are
commonly misused or confused.
Dude, that’s
advises, with an s, not a c.
On the Explore Test, an item evaluating this skill might look like this . . .
Sample Item
My friends ate at Tito’s Taco Palace, so they’re
hoping that their lunch stays down, for their are
rumors that health inspectors cited the filthy kitchen.
A. theirB. they’reC. thereD. No change is necessary.
My friends ate at Tito’s Taco Palace, so they’re Ahoping that their lunch stays down, for their are B Crumors that health inspectors cited the filthy kitchen.
A. theirB. they’reC. thereD. No change is necessary.
My friends ate at Tito’s Taco Palace, so they’re Ahoping that their lunch stays down, for there are B Crumors that health inspectors cited the filthy kitchen.
A. theirB. they’reC. thereD. No change is necessary.
Is the word confused or
misused at A, B, or C?
Recognize misspel led/correctly spel led words and phrases.
Alright ● All rightAlot ● A lot
Should of ● Should haveSuppose to ● Supposed to
XXX
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Spelled wrong!
Recognize the dist inctions among related words.
Adjective;A good essay
Good ● Well Adverb;He writes well.
Evident, unambiguous
(clear)
Explicit ● Implicit Implied, ambiguous (unclear)
Know these differences!
Know the difference that a single new letter can make.
Before a word beginning with
a consonant [sound]
A ● An Before a word beginning with a vowel [sound]
To suffer the deprivation of
Lose ● Loose Free from restraint
Verb; past tense of are
Were ● Where A place
More to learn!
Know the difference a change to a single letter can make.
Noun form Advice ● Advise Verb form
Usually a verb Affect ● Effect Usually a noun
City, wealth, important
Capital ● Capitol The building for lawmaking
To quote Cite ● Site A location
Rough Coarse ● Course Path, route
Praise Compliment ● Complement Goes well with
Indicates comparison
Than ● Then Next
Why is English so complicated?
Don’t let these homonyms [sound al ike words] confuse you.
Agree to or receive Accept ● Except Leave out
Past tense of pass Passed ● Past Gone, by
Go before Precede ● Proceed Carry on
Chief [person], main Principal ● Principle Truth or rule
Correct, a just claim, a direction
Right ● Write Make letters with an instrument
Sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste
Sense ● Since Adverb, conjunction, or preposition
Past tense of throw Threw ● Through Beyond
State of the atmosphere
Weather ● Whether Introduces an alternative
To, Too, Two• Use to as a preposition.
Jonathan drove to the seafood shop.He hoped to buy fresh squid.
• Use too to show degree.The squid was too expensive to purchase.
• Use too as a synonym for also.The fresh octopus looked delicious, too.
• Use two when you mean the number.Jonathan bought two flounder filets instead.
At many objective exams, you cannot use a dictionary!
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When in doubt, rely on “gut” feelings.
Your eyes have seen in print — and your brain has registered — all of the possible
words that you will encounter for this skill. If you don’t recognize the right answer, go
with the one that feels right.
Hey, I’ve seen that word before!
Quick TestDirections: In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”
Your turn!
Let’s see what you can do!
Item 1Even though we warned Jake not to eat a hole
pie at one sitting, he sat at the kitchen table and
proceeded to consume slice after slice.
A. wholeB. setC. precededD. No change is necessary.
Even though we warned Jake not to eat a hole Apie at one sitting, he sat at the kitchen table and Bproceeded to consume slice after slice. C
A. wholeB. setC. precededD. No change is necessary.
Even though we warned Jake not to eat a hole Apie at one sitting, he sat at the kitchen table and Bproceeded to consume slice after slice. C
A. wholeB. setC. precededD. No change is necessary.
Item 2Give Jerrod a compliment because his shoe
laces complement the colors in his plaid shirt.
His fashion since is gradually improving.
A. complementB. complimentC. senseD. No change is necessary.
Give Jerrod a compliment because his shoe Alaces complement the colors in his plaid shirt. BHis fashion since is gradually improving. C
A. complementB. complimentC. senseD. No change is necessary.
Give Jerrod a compliment because his shoe Alaces complement the colors in his plaid shirt. BHis fashion since is gradually improving. C
A. complementB. complimentC. senseD. No change is necessary.
Item 3
If you go by the supermarket, buy a package of
hotdog buns. Than we can grill the sausage for
dinner.
A. buyB. byC. ThenD. No change is necessary.
If you go by the supermarket, buy a package of A Bhotdog buns. Than we can grill the sausage for Cdinner.
A. buyB. byC. ThenD. No change is necessary.
If you go by the supermarket, buy a package of A Bhotdog buns. Than we can grill the sausage for Cdinner.
A. buyB. byC. ThenD. No change is necessary.
Item 4
Heed my advice, and don’t loose your receipt.
The college bookstore will not accept any excuse
if you need to return those books.
A. adviseB. loseC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Heed my advice, and don’t loose your receipt. A BThe college bookstore will not accept any excuse Cif you need to return those books.
A. adviseB. loseC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Heed my advice, and don’t loose your receipt. A BThe college bookstore will not accept any excuse Cif you need to return those books.
A. adviseB. loseC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Item 5
The heard of gazelle leaped through the air as
the animals tried to elude the cheetah.
A. herdB. threwC. alludeD. No change is necessary.
The heard of gazelle leaped through the air as A Bthe animals tried to elude the cheetah. C
A. herdB. threwC. alludeD. No change is necessary.
The heard of gazelle leaped through the air as A Bthe animals tried to elude the cheetah. C
A. herdB. threwC. alludeD. No change is necessary.
Item 6
Maybe Gerald is caught in traffic, or he maybe
flirting with the cute cafeteria cashier. Either way,
don’t accept any excuse for his tardiness.
A. May beB. may beC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Maybe Gerald is caught in traffic, or he maybe A Bflirting with the cute cafeteria cashier. Either way,
don’t accept any excuse for his tardiness. C
A. May beB. may beC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Maybe Gerald is caught in traffic, or he maybe A Bflirting with the cute cafeteria cashier. Either way,
don’t accept any excuse for his tardiness. C
A. May beB. may beC. exceptD. No change is necessary.
Item 7We were successful baking 300 cupcakes for
the charity event, but today we’re exhausted after
spending all night preparing the desserts.
A. we’reB. wereC. desertsD. No change is necessary.
We were successful baking 300 cupcakes for Athe charity event, but today we’re exhausted after Bspending all night preparing the desserts. C
A. we’reB. wereC. desertsD. No change is necessary.
We were successful baking 300 cupcakes for Athe charity event, but today we’re exhausted after Bspending all night preparing the desserts. C
A. we’reB. wereC. desertsD. No change is necessary.
Item 8
Gregory passed his chemistry final, so now he
won’t loose his scholarship. As he walked past
the diner, he rewarded himself with a milkshake.
A. pastB. loseC. passedD. No change is necessary.
Gregory passed his chemistry final, so now he Awon’t loose his scholarship. As he walked past B Cthe diner, he rewarded himself with a milkshake.
A. pastB. loseC. passedD. No change is necessary.
Gregory passed his chemistry final, so now he Awon’t loose his scholarship. As he walked past B Cthe diner, he rewarded himself with a milkshake.
A. pastB. loseC. passedD. No change is necessary.
Item 9Mr. Ramos hopes to except the bid on the house.
He has agreed to all of the buyer’s conditions
except retiling the master bathroom since it
would be too much work.
A. acceptB. acceptC. senseD. No change is necessary.
Mr. Ramos hopes to except the bid on the house. AHe has agreed to all of the buyer’s conditions
except retiling the master bathroom since it B Cwould be too much work.
A. acceptB. acceptC. senseD. No change is necessary.
Mr. Ramos hopes to except the bid on the house. AHe has agreed to all of the buyer’s conditions
except retiling the master bathroom since it B Cwould be too much work.
A. acceptB. acceptC. senseD. No change is necessary.
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