[englishtext][align=center]Lesson One - Homonyms[/color][/align]
Homonyms are words which are pronounced the same but have different meaning and different spellings. Below is a list of commonly confused homonyms and instructions on how each word should be used. These words will not be detected by spell check so it is very important not to be confused. Read through the following definitions and examples and then try the practice exercise.
accept : to accept is to receive, admit or take on responsibility
I accept responsibility for the car accident.
except : usually a preposition meaning other than or a conjunction meaning if it weren't for the fact that
I have every card except the ace of spades.
affect : usually a verb meaning to have an influence on, to bring about a change
Eating too much can affect your weight.
effect : usually a noun meaning result
The effect of the frost will be higher fruit prices.
advice : a noun meaning an opinion about an action
The pediatrician gave advice on how to bathe infants.
advise : a verb meaning to offer advice or recommend
I would advise you not to speed at night.
forth : an adverb meaning forward in time, place or order
We went forth with our plans to move.
fourth : follows third
I was fourth in line.
its : shows possession, answers the question, "Whose?"
Its gas tank was empty.
it's : contraction of it is
It's the third Sunday of the month. [/englishtext][/color]
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