Unit 5: The Mechanics of Language D. Commonly Confused Words


1. Commonly confused words Read the meaning and example of the word in the Word 1 column and then read the meaning and example of the word in the Word 2 column.


Word 1 accept


advice affect aisle all together aloud altar bare Meaning and example


to agree, to receive: I accept your offer.


suggestions about what to do (noun): Take my advice.


to change or make a difference to something: If it rains, it will affect the match.


a passage between rows of seats: The bride walked up the aisle.


all in one place, all at once: The visitors arrived all together.


out loud: I read my essay aloud in class.


a sacred table in a church: They brought the gifts to the altar.


naked, to uncover: It is not a good idea to bare your skin to the rays of the sun without protection.


born bough


having started life: The baby was born yesterday.


a branch of a tree: When the bough breaks the cradle will fall.


brake


1. a pedal for stopping a vehicle (noun): He hit the brakes. 2. to stop a vehicle (verb): She had to brake hard to avoid an accident.


cereal


a breakfast food made from grains: I eat a bowl of cereal every morning.


chord


a group of musical notes: Mike taught me a new chord on the guitar.


Word 2 Meaning and example except


advise effect isle


not including: Everybody is going except John.


to recommend a course of action (verb): I advise you to work hard.


a result; to bring about a result (in this case, noun): Smoking has a bad effect on your health.


an island: I like the poem ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’.


altogether completely, in total: He bought three books altogether.


allowed alter bear


permitted: You are not allowed to go to the party.


to change: Please do not alter the seating arrangements.


1. (verb) to put up with: I cannot bear the pain. 2. (noun) an animal: The bear came out of the forest.


borne bow


carried or endured (suffer patiently): The illness was borne courageously.


1. to bend the head (verb): People bow to the king. 2. a decorative ribbon (noun): The girl had her hair tied back with a bow.


break


1. to separate into pieces (verb): Sticks and stones may break my bones. 2. a pause (noun): I need a break from school.


serial


Story that happens in regular instalments: My mum hates missing any episode from her favourite serial on TV.


cord


a piece of string: The parcel was tied with cord.


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