Words Often Confused

Chapter 27 of your Language texbook (p. 746-757) discusses Words Often Confused (mostly homonyms, or words that sound alike). Take a look at the following word groups below.

advice (noun) counsel. Ex: Why don't you ask your father for advice?
advise (verb) to give advice. Ex: The weather service advises boaters.

affect (verb) to influence. Ex: Do sunspots affect the weather?
effect (verb) to bring about, to accomplish; (noun) result, consequence. Ex: Our new boss effected some startling changes in our use of technology. Name three effects of the Industrial Revolution on family life.

all ready (adjective) everyone or everything prepared. Ex: We were all ready to go.
already (adverb) previously. Ex: Sharon has already gone.

all together (adjective or adverb) everyone or everything in the same place. Ex: All together at last, the travelers relaxed.
altogether (adverb) entirely. Ex: You're altogether mistaken, I fear.

altar (noun) a table used for a religious ceremony. Ex: The altar was draped with a white cloth.
alter (verb) to change. Ex: This actor can alter his appearance.

brake (noun) a stopping device; (verb) to stop. Ex: The brakes on our car are good. I brake for deer.
break (verb) to shatter, sever. A high-pitched sound can break glass.

capital (noun) center of government; money or property used in business; (adjective) punishable by death; of major importance; excellent; uppercase. Ex: Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina. We need more capital to buy the factory. Is killing a police officer a capital crime? I made a capital error in judgment. This is a capital detective story. You need a capital letter here.
capitol (noun) building, statehouse. Ex: The capitol is on East Edenton Street.

choose (verb, used for present and future tense) select. Ex: You may choose your own partner.
chose (verb, past tense, rhymes with rose) selected. Ex: They chose to postpone the meeting.

Consult the following pages in your language text for more help on commonly confused words: 594-615, 746-757, 796.

Possible assignments:
Language Textbook, Exercise 14, page 748, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 15, pages 748-749, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 16, page 750, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 17, page 752, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 18, pages 752-753, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 19, pages 754-755, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Review D, page 755, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 20, pages 756-757, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Exercise 21, page 757, 1-10, answers only
Language Textbook, Chapter Review, exercise B: Distinguishing Between Words Often Confused, page 759-760, 21-50, answers only
Language Workbook, Words Often Confused A, 1-20, & B, 1-20, pages 357-358, answers only
Language Workbook, Words Often Confused C, 1-20, & D, 1-20, pages 359-360, answers only
Language Workbook, Words Often Confused E, 1-20, page 361, answers only
Language Workbook, Review B: Words Often Confused, 1-15, page 363, answers only
Language Workbook, Review C: Spelling Rules and Words Often Confused, 1-20, page 364, answers only
Language Workbook, Review D: Spelling Rules and Words Often Confused, 1-20, page 365, answers only
Language Workbook, Words Often Confused, 1-20, & Spelling and Words Often Confused, 1-20, pages 402-403, answers only