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Below there is a list of words which are often confused. Some of them have a similar sound but their meanings are completely different.
| beside | next to |
| besides | in addition to/as well |
| remind | to make somebody remember something |
| remember | to use our memory to recall something |
| affect | to influence something |
| effect | to bring about |
| permission | Consent, authorization |
| permit | a document given permission to do something |
| raise | to lift or elevate an object or to increase something |
| rise | to get up/ move up |
| shade | an area where there is no sun/light |
| shadow | the shape created by the sun or light on an object |
| wandered | to walk around in a casual way |
| wondered | to think in a curious way |
| loose | when something is too big, it doesn’t fit properly |
| lose | when you no longer have something |
| complement | (verb) to make something complete when combined |
| compliment | (noun) when someone passes an admiring remark |
| accept | To answer “yes” and receive something willingly |
| except | not including/excluding |
Now start the quiz – Good luck 🙂
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