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What are homonyms? Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Commonly Confused Words accept - to receive: "She would not accept my proposal." except - all but: "Everyone went except John.“ affect - influence (verb): "Pat's actions will affect the rest of the class." effect - result (noun): "The effect of his good grades helped him get a scholarship."

Commonly Confused Words capital - (1) major city of a state or nation: "Harrisburg is the capital of PA." (2) supply of wealth: "You need capital to start a new business." capitol - (1) a building in Washington, D.C. for Congress: "You can tour the capitol even when Congress is in session." (2) a building where a legislature meets: "You can go to Harrisburg to see the capitol where the legislative body meets."

Commonly Confused Words principal - (1) chief, most important: "The principal reason for her research into her past was that she wanted to learn her history. (2) head of a school: "After the student saved the principal's life, she gave him special favors." principle - rule or basic truth: "You must learn the principles behind math in order to solve the problems."

Commonly Confused Words stationary - unable to move: "I rode my stationary bike for exercise." stationery - paper for letter writing: "I bought new stationery so I could send prettier letters to my friends." to - (1) toward: "Throw the ball to me." (2) used before a verb form: "She hoped to run in the race. too - (1) more than enough: "I have gained too much weight." (2) also: "I wanted to go, too." two - the number 2: " I need two tickets, please."

Commonly Confused Words its - ownership: "The dog cried for its owner." it's - contraction of it is: "It's never too late to change your ways." your - possession or ownership: "The accident is your problem." you're - contraction of you are: "You're kidding, I hope."

Commonly Confused Words all ready - (everyone or everything) completely prepared "Are you all ready for the party?" already - (1) prior to or at some specific time; "When we arrived, we found that they had arrived already." wear - have on: "She will wear her new dress to the dance." where - in or from what place: "Where did you put your glasses?"

Commonly Confused Words complement - something that completes or makes perfect: "A good wine complements a good meal." compliment - expression of praise: " The young boy's mother complimented him on his outstanding behavior." whose - possessive case of who; ownership: "Whose hat is this?" who's - contraction of who has or who is: "Who's going to the store?"

Commonly Confused Words all ready - (everyone or everything) completely prepared "Are you all ready for the party?" already - (1) prior to or at some specific time; "When we arrived, we found that they had arrived already." wear - have on: "She will wear her new dress to the dance." where - in or from what place: "Where did you put your glasses?"

Commonly Confused Words wear - have on: "She will wear her new dress to the dance." where - in or from what place: "Where did you put your glasses?“ Were – linking verb ‘to be’: “They were at the movies.” Buy- to purchase Verb: “Did you buy those shoes?” By- next to, not later than, or through Preposition: “She sat by the door.”

Commonly Confused Words 1.The storm had many disastrous (effects, affects). effects affects 1.The horror film had no (effect, affect) on John. effect affect

Commonly Confused Words 1.The storm had many disastrous (effects, affects). effects affects 1.The horror film had no (effect, affect) on John. effect affect

Commonly Confused Words Can you (accept, except) a check? accept except How many (capitols, capitals) do we have in the U.S.? capitols capitals

Commonly Confused Words Can you (accept, except) a check? accept except How many (capitols, capitals) do we have in the U.S.? capitols capitals

Commonly Confused Words The legislatures in the (capitol, capital) voted to pass the new bill. capitol capital The (principle, principal) was called away on an emergency for the school. principle principal

Commonly Confused Words The legislatures in the (capitol, capital) voted to pass the new bill. capitol capital The (principle, principal) was called away on an emergency for the school. principle principal

Commonly Confused Words She tried to explain the (principle, principal) of the difficult math problem to me. principle principal (Its, It's) never too late. Its It's

Commonly Confused Words She tried to explain the (principle, principal) of the difficult math problem to me. principle principal (Its, It's) never too late. Its It's

Commonly Confused Words The dog broke (its, it's) leg. its it's (You're, Your) not really going to Brazil, are you?" You're Your

Commonly Confused Words The dog broke (its, it's) leg. its it's (You're, Your) not really going to Brazil, are you?" You're Your

Commonly Confused Words (Ware, Wear, Where) are you going?" Ware Wear Where You can't (ware, wear, where) that outfit to the dance. ware wear where

Commonly Confused Words (Ware, Wear, Where) are you going?" Ware Wear Where You can't (ware, wear, where) that outfit to the dance. ware wear where

Commonly Confused Words Why don't you (compliment, complement) him on the good job he is doing? compliment complement Is it dinnertime (all ready, already)? all ready already

Commonly Confused Words Why don't you (compliment, complement) him on the good job he is doing? compliment complement Is it dinnertime (all ready, already)? all ready already

Commonly Confused Words Are you (all ready, already)? all ready already (Who's, Whose) going to the store for me? Who's Whose

Commonly Confused Words Are you (all ready, already)? all ready already (Who's, Whose) going to the store for me? Who's Whose

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