Words Often Confused (Set 1A)

a

Used before a word that begins with a consonant sound

an

Used before a word that begins with a vowel sound or silent h.

accept

to receive gladly

except

to exclude, but

advise

to recommend

advice

An opinion about what should be done

affect

to alter, to influence

effect

a result

all ready

completely prepared

already

previously

are

verb: form of to be

our

shows we possess something

brake

to stop

break

to shatter or to split

choose

present or future: pick or select

chose

past: picked or selected

clothes

wearing apparel

cloths

pieces of fabric

coarse

rough in texture

course

root or direction, flow, multi course meal