Commonly Confusing Words in English

This video lesson by Maddie from POC English covers commonly confusing words in English. It explains the differences in pronunciation and meaning between pairs of words like effect vs. affect, accept vs. except, sight vs. cite vs. site, advice vs. advise, and eminent vs. imminent vs. immanent. The lesson provides examples and clarifies the usage of these words to help learners understand and use them correctly.

What is the primary difference between 'effect' and 'affect'?

• Both are nouns.

• 'Effect' is a verb, 'affect' is a noun.

• 'Effect' is a noun, 'affect' is a verb.

• Both are verbs.

Which of the following sentences uses 'accept' correctly?

• I will except the offer.

• I accept your apology.

• I except your apology.

• I accept everyone but you.

What does 'except' mean?

• But not.

• To say yes to an invitation.

• To agree to take something.

• To influence something.

Which word refers to the ability to see?

• Sight

• Cite

• Sighted

• Site

What does 'cite' mean?

• To see something.

• To quote someone.

• A location or place.

• To build something.

How is 'advice' different from 'advise'?

• 'Advice' is a verb, 'advise' is a noun.

• Both are verbs.

• Both are nouns.

• 'Advice' is a noun, 'advise' is a verb.

Which sentence uses 'advise' correctly?

• I need some advise.

• Can you advice me?

• He gave me a good advise.

• I advise you to rest.

What does 'eminent' mean?

• To influence something.

• Inherent or intrinsic.

• Famous and well-known.

• Likely to happen soon.

Which word means 'likely to happen soon'?

• Imminent

• Immediate

• Eminent

• Immanent

What does 'immanent' refer to?

• Famous and well-known.

• Likely to happen soon.

• Inherent or intrinsic.

• To quote someone.