COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS (DEFINITIONS)
Explain how the words "Beside" and "Besides" are different.
Beside- at the side of; physically next to
Besides- In addition to; plus; except for
Use the words "Beside" and "Besides" in two separate sentences.
(EXAMPLES)
I place my dream journal BESIDE my bed every night.
I've never loved anyone BESIDES you!
Give a definition for the word "Affable"
Friendly, Good natured, Or easy to talk to.
Explain how the words "Farther" and "Further" are different.
Farther- physical distance
Further- figurative distance
Use the words "Farther" and "Further" in two separate sentences.
(EXAMPLES)
She fell FARTHER than she expected.
Their house is FURTHER up the street.
Give a definition for the word "Cameraderie"
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Explain how the words "Advice" and "Advise" are different.
Advice- An opinion or a recommendation offered
Advise- The act of giving advice
Use the words "Advice" and "Advise" in two separate sentences.
(EXAMPLES)
He needs ADVICE from an expert.
I strongly ADVISE you to sell your old car.
Give a definition for the word "Pungent"
Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
Explain how the words "Among" and "Between" are different.
Among- Used to describe MORE than two people or things
Between- Used to describe ONLY two people or things
Use the words "Among" and "Between" in two separate sentences.
(EXAMPLES)
There were ducks AMONG the geese.
He stood BETWEEN his mother and his father.
Give a definition for the word "Tedious"
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Explain how the words "Anyway" and "Anyways" are different.
Anyway- used to end a conversation, to change the subject, or to resume a subject after interruption. (The only correct answer!!)
Anyways- Informal/ non formal form of anyway
Use the words "Anyway" and "Anyways" in two separate sentences.
(EXAMPLES)
The road got worse, but they kept going ANYWAY.
"ANYWAYS, as I was saying, we leave tomorrow at 10 am sharp."
Give a definition for the word "Frenetic"
Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.