Hey everyone! Cross here. Sometimes, as we gain more experience in writing, we lose hold of some of the basics. Other times, you aren't like me and haven't had a grammar class. So we are going to have a series of basic grammar lessons! Don't dismiss these though just because they're basic lessons. Trust me, everyone can use a refresher. There will be things that I completely forgot about included in here.
That said, let's begin the first lesson! *puts on teacher glasses and grabs teacher stick*
We are going to begin with........ (I don't know what tension I'm aiming for since it's in the chapter title.)... Often Confused Words!
How many of you have seen this:
Your, like, the greatest. I bet their is nobody as awesome as you. Weather its fictional or real, you are defiantly two amazing!
Okay, that actually hurt my head to type. And if you don't get why, you're in the right place! The same for those who know the problem, but still slip up at times. There are some basic words that are commonly confused and we are going to go over them, as well as some examples to help you understand.
Let's go in alphabetical order:
✒✒✒
Accept vs Except
"Accept" is agreeing to receive or do.
Example: I accept the invitation.
"Except" is to exclude or not include.
Example: Everyone was there except Brandon.
Advise vs Advice
"Advise" is a verb meaning to give counsel or a suggestion.
Example: They advised me to not kill my brother.
"Advice" is a noun meaning a suggestion given to guide you.
Example: I knew a person who gave out great advice.
Affect vs Effect
"Affect" is a verb that means to influence something.
Example: The news would affect the upcoming election.
"Effect" is a noun that speaks of what the result was.
Example: The effect could easily be seen in the polls.
Aloud vs Allowed
"Aloud" means that someone is saying something out loud.
Example: I read aloud to the class.
"Allowed" means you have permission to do something.
Example: I was allowed to go to the movies.
Altar vs Alter
"Altar" is where you pray.
Example: He got on his knees in front of the altar.
"Alter" is when something is changed.
Example: They altered her genetic makeup.
Angle vs Angel
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