Commonly Misused
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Words I
Players need to (except/accept) the possibility of (loosing/losing) the game.
What is: Players need to ACCEPT the possibility of LOSING the game?
Our neighbors car is an old Chrysler, and I told him the other day that its just about to fall apart.
What is: Our neighbor's car is an old Chrysler, and I told him the other day that it's just about to fall apart.
The womens' dresses are on the second floor.
What is: The women's dresses are on the second floor.
Because the last storm had (all ready/already) had the (affect/effect) of delaying all of American Airlines' flights, I wondered how the latest storm would (effect/affect) our plans.
What is: Because the last storm had already had the effect of delaying all of American Airlines' flights, I wondered how the latest storm would affect our plans.
An article called How to Survive Comp I found in a journal called Educational Psychology Today.
What is "How to Survive Comp I" and Educational Psychology Today?
John (complemented/complimented) Susie on her quick reaction (to/too) the scary situation.
What is: John COMPLIMENTED Susie on her quick reaction TO the scary situation?
Whenever I think of the story's I read as a child, I remember Cinderellas' glass slipper and Snow Whites wicked stepmother.
What is: Whenever I think of the stories I read as a child, I remember Cinderella's glass slipper and Snow White's wicked stepmother.
The students were eager to leave class even though the teacher was trying to help them prepare for their final exam.
Using some of his investment (capital/capitol), Chester visited Brasίlia, the (capitol/capital) of Brazil; Posey, however, visited the cafe in the basement of the (capital/capitol) building after watching a bill become a law.
What is: Using some of his investment capital, Chester visited Brasίlia, the capital of Brazil; Posey, however, visited the cafe in the basement of the capitol building after watching a bill become a law.
A show from NCIS season 11 the episode called Under the Radar that aired in October of 2013.
What is NCIS and "Under the Radar"?
The (amount/number) of times I have had to teach the difference between (lead/led) the element and (led/lead) the verb is (all together/altogether) too many.
What is: The NUMBER of times I have had to teach the difference between LEAD the element and LED the verb is ALTOGETHER too many?
She said the watch Jack found was her's, but she could'nt identify the manufacturers' name on it.
What is: She said the watch Jack found was hers, but she couldn't identify the manufacturer's name on it.
I love sports but I am also lazy I love animals but I am not a vegetarian and I love teaching but I hate taking classes. (must stay as one sentence)
What is: I love sports, but I am also lazy; I love animals, but I am not a vegetarian; and I love teaching, but I hate taking classes.
Johnna wore a (led/lead) apron while the dentist X-rayed her (lose/loose) teeth to discover the (affect/effect) of (to/too) much candy.
What is: Johnna wore a lead apron while the dentist X-rayed her loose teeth to discover the effect of too much candy.
An article called Crazy Hair and What to Do With It found in Elle magazine
What is "Crazy Hair and What to Do With It" and Elle?
Mom said, "Even though (you're/your) (all ready/already) to go to the mall, I need you to finish cleaning the basement before (we're/were) leaving."
What is: Mom said, "Even though YOU'RE ALL READY to go to the mall, I need you to finish cleaning the basement before WE'RE leaving"?
The moons' rays shone feebly on the path, and I heard a lone crickets' chirping's and whistling's.
What is: The moon's rays shone feebly on the path, and I heard a lone cricket's chirpings and whistlings.
They say that relationship's are false because face to face time is diminishing however I do not believe this to be the case.
What is: They say that relationships are false because face-to-face time is diminishing; however, I do not believe this to be the case.
Even though I should probably consult the leaders of the town (counsel/council), the (principle/principal) reason for this month's meeting is (too/to) brainstorm ideas for the theme of the mayor's birthday party.
What is: Even though I should probably consult the leaders of the town council, the principal reason for this month's meeting is to brainstorm ideas for the theme of the mayor's birthday party.
Beatles. Revolution 1. Genius, 2017, genius.com/The-beatles-revolution-i-lyrics.
What is: Beatles. "Revolution 1." Genius, 2017, genius.com/The-beatles-revolution-i-lyrics.
His (illusion/allusion) of reality kept him from being successful in giving sound (advise/advice) to the younger children.
What is: His ILLUSION of reality kept him from being successful in giving sound ADVICE to the younger children?
Even though Mrs. Jones said you could, you may not enter Mr. Harrises office without his permission.
What is: Even though Mrs. Jones said you could, you may not enter Mr. Harris's office without his permission.
If I am trying to set a date for a trend setting barbecue I can text my neighbor to work out the details texting is a way to conduct private business in public places. (must stay as one sentence)
What is: If I am trying to set a date for a trend-setting barbecue, I can text my neighbor to work out the details; texting is a way to conduct private business in public places.
Hoping to reinforce his (principals/principles), Chester waited until the last minute (too/to) do his homework; Posey waited (to/too) long (too/to) do her homework, (too/to).
What is: Hoping to reinforce his principles, Chester waited until the last minute to do his homework; Posey waited too long to do her homework, too.
Shulte, Bret. Putting a Price on Pollution. US News & World Report, vol. 142, no. 17, 14 May 2007, p. 37. Ebsco, Access no: 24984616.
What is: Shulte, Bret. "Putting a Price on Pollution." US News & World Report, vol. 142, no. 17, 14 May 2007, p. 37. Ebsco, Access no: 24984616.