Confusing words

Confusing words 
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Confusing words 
These are just a few words that I find are difficult to differentiate or that 
I find difficult to use properly. 
 Affect vs Effect 
Effect [ih-fekt]- noun, It is a result or a consequence of something. His 
study habits have an effect on his grades. 
Affect [af-ekt]- verb, The action of inflicting change. His study habits 
affect his grades. 
 (Tip –when using of Affect think of Action (verb) to be sure you used it 
correctly) 
 Less vs Fewer 
Less [l s]- adjective, some of the quantity is gone from something that 
cannot be counted, such as feelings or time. When I am away from home 
I have less time to spend with family. 
(Less time, less happy, less coffee, less frustration) 
Fewer [fyoo-er] – Adjective, Smaller number of objects. I have two 
fewer family members than you. 
(Fewer chairs, fewer books, fewer pencils) 
 Past vs Passed 
Past- Adjective, time gone by. Some people believe in past lives. 
Passed- verb, something that is moving by. That car passed me on my 
right. Twenty minutes have passed, since I have been here. 
Accept vs except 
Accept [ak-sept]-verb, to receive.I can'tacceptthis gift because it's too 
expensive. 
Except [ik-sept] - preposition, to not include. Everyone was invited to 
the party exceptTom. 
 Lose vs loose 
Lose [looz]- verb, think of 'lost'. Be careful not to loseyour wallet. 
Loose [loos]- adjective, not tight - stress the ‘oo’. The lid on the jar was 
loose.