Commonly Confused Words

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Affect vs. Effect

Back

Affect (verb): to influence something. Effect (noun): the result of a change.

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Lie vs. Lay

Back

Lie (verb): to recline or be in a resting position. Lay (verb): to place something down.

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Accept vs. Except

Back

Accept (verb): to receive or agree to something. Except (preposition): excluding.

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Fewer vs. Less

Back

Fewer: used with countable nouns. Less: used with uncountable nouns.

Front

Affect vs. Effect in a sentence

Back

"The high altitude had a significant effect on my hiking experience."

Front

Lie in a sentence

Back

"I am going to lie down for a nap."

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Accept in a sentence

Back

"Aidan always accepts new people at his lunch table."

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Fewer in a sentence

Back

"She has fewer homework assignments than I do."

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Less in a sentence

Back

"I have less time to complete my chores than my sister."

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Except in a sentence

Back

"Frank loves all vegetables, except for broccoli."