English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
This week, we talked about four sets of words that are very similar but have slightly different meanings. Now practice to see if you understand those subtle differences. Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence below. 1. Sally… Read more135. Practice Words with Subtle Differences
Let’s look at the two similar and confusing words than and then. Than is used to make comparisons. Sometimes we use than to compare adjectives.Bob is taller than Jim. Today is hotter than yesterday. We can use than to compare… Read more134. Than vs. Then
Farther and further are sometimes used interchangeably. Today we will talk about the subtle differences between the usage of these two words. Use farther as an adverb when describing physical distance than can actually be measured.Bob ran farther than Mike.My… Read more132. Farther vs. Further
The words disinterested and uninterested look similar, but these two words have a subtle difference in meaning. To be disinterested is to have no strong feeling one way or the other about a topic. A disinterested person has nothing to… Read more131. Disinterested vs. Uninterested
This week we talked about four sets of confusing words. Now it’s time to practice using those words. Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence below.1. The (led, lead) in my pencil broke.2. Let me (led, lead) you… Read more115. Practicing the Confusing Words
Accept and except are two more words that sound similar and can be confusing. Accept is a verb. It shows action. When you accept something, you take it.I will accept your invitation.I hope you can accept my apology.I accept your… Read more114. Accept and Except
Lose and loose look quite similar, but they are actually very different. Lose is a verb. Lose rhymes with shoes. Please don’t lose the money I gave you.I hope we don’t lose our last game. Loose is an adjective that… Read more113. Lose and Loose
Red and read are two more words that cause confusion in English. Read is a present tense verb when it rhymes with feed. I will read the book. Can you read the recipe to me? Read is a past tense… Read more112. Red and Read
Led and lead are two words that cause great confusion in the English language. When lead rhymes with feed, lead is a present tense verb. Today Bob will lead the horse out to the corral.I want to lead the band… Read more111. Led and Lead
Remember: breathe, affect, advise, passed are verbs. These words show action in a sentence.Breath, effect, advice, past are nouns. They often have a, an, the with them, and are used as a subject or an object. Section A: Choose the… Read more110. Practice with Confusing Words