Easily Confused Words
What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
Affect is a verb meaning to influence, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.
Define "bat" in two different meanings.
A bat can be a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.
How would you use "bank" in a letter to the editor?
Bank can mean a financial institution or the side of a river.
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
To separate items in a list, join parts of a sentence, or set off extra information that’s not essential to the main idea.
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What is the difference between "their," "there," and "they're"?
Their shows possession, there refers to a place, and they're is a contraction for "they are."
What are two meanings of "bark"?
Bark can refer to the outer covering of a tree or the sound a dog makes.
Provide an example sentence using "spring" with two meanings.
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When should you use a semicolon instead of a period?
When you want to link two closely related thoughts without using a conjunction, or when you have a complex list that needs clearer separation.
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Define "stationary" and "stationery" and use them in sentences.
Stationary means not moving, and stationery refers to writing materials.
Give two definitions for "right."
Right can mean correct or refer to a direction.
Write a sentence using "current" in two different contexts.
Skip other teams turn
What punctuation mark is used for contractions?
The apostrophe.
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C O M M I T T E E
Explain the difference between "compliment" and "complement" with examples.
Compliment means praise, while complement means something that completes or enhances another.
Define "lead" in two ways and use in sentences.
Lead can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.
How can "date" be used in two ways in a letter?
Date can refer to a specific time or a romantic occasion.
Explain the difference between a hyphen and a dash.
A hyphen is used to connect words or parts of words, while a dash adds emphasis or shows a pause in thought.
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B U S I N E S S
Differentiate "principle" vs. "principal".
Principle refers to a rule or belief, while principal refers to the head of a school or the main part of something.
Explain two different meanings of "well."
Well can mean in a good way or refer to a water source.
What two meanings does the word "light" have?
Light can mean both visible illumination and a lack of heaviness.
What are the three main uses of an apostrophe?
To show ownership, create contractions, and sometimes to form plurals of letters, numbers, or symbols.
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