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This document summarizes commonly confused words in English. It provides examples of words that are spelled differently but sound the same, such as their and there. It also gives examples of words that sound differently but are spelled the same, such as lives and live. Additionally, it discusses words that are often confused despite differences in spelling and pronunciation, such as lie and lay. Specific word pairs discussed in more detail include affect and effect, its and it's, there, their and they're, a lot, council and counsel, lose and loose, and to and too. The document concludes by offering tips for avoiding confusion when using these commonly mixed up words, such as using a dictionary, making lists, and studying examples of correct usage.

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Commonly Confused Words Presentation

This document summarizes commonly confused words in English. It provides examples of words that are spelled differently but sound the same, such as their and there. It also gives examples of words that sound differently but are spelled the same, such as lives and live. Additionally, it discusses words that are often confused despite differences in spelling and pronunciation, such as lie and lay. Specific word pairs discussed in more detail include affect and effect, its and it's, there, their and they're, a lot, council and counsel, lose and loose, and to and too. The document concludes by offering tips for avoiding confusion when using these commonly mixed up words, such as using a dictionary, making lists, and studying examples of correct usage.

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Commonly Confused Words
BUT WHAT EXACTLY ARE
Commonly Confused Words

Words that causes trouble for speakers


and writers in English.

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Lets Find Out
Words that spell differently but sound exactly same.
For example : their, there

Words that spell same but sound differently.


For example : lives (noun), live (verb).

Words that do not share same spelling or


pronunciation but are often confused.
For example : Lie, Lay
Affect and Effect
• Affect – verb
Covid has affected every profession.

• Effect – noun
Effects of technology are infinite.
Its and It’s
• Its – the possessive form
The cat licked its foot.

• It’s – contraction meaning “it is”


It is government’s responsibility to keep check and balance
There, Their and They’re
• There is used to refer to a place.

• Examples:
• The teacher said “stand over there”.
• There must be a way to pass this hurdle.
There, Their and They’re
• Their refer to possession of something.

• Examples:
• Their uncle is leaving for Peshawar.
• Their house has been sold.
There, Their and They’re
• They’re is a contraction meaning “they are”.

• Examples:
• They’re studying tirelessly.
• They are studying tirelessly.
• They’re investing money in property.
• They are investing money in property.
A Lot
• A Lot are two words not one.

• Example:
Today it rained a lot.
Council and Counsel
Council – Group of people elected to manage affairs.
• The council has not decided yet to open schools or not .

Counsel – Advise
• With vise counsel, a student can achieve what he wants.
Lose, Lost, Loose and Loss
• Lose – verb – to fail to win, to misplace

• Examples:
• Sarfraz tries his best, but he always loses.
• Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end.
Lose, Lost, Loose and Loss
• Lost – past participle – unable to find a way,
cannot be recovered.

• Examples:
• “Help! We are lost”
• He lost his wallet.
Lose, Lost, Loose and Loss
• Loose – adjective or verb – not tightly fixed

• Examples:
• His T-shirt is loose.
• The hounds have been loosed.
Lose, Lost, Loose and Loss
• Loss – noun – process of loosing something,
to fail to retain

• Examples:
• Loss of time is a big loss.
• Insurance can protect you against financial loss.
To and Too
To Too
• Direction • In addition
• Infinitive
Example: Example:
• I am going to store • Is he eating too?
• He wants cash too.
• I want to see a
movie
Avoiding Confusion
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Avoiding Confusion
Confusion can be avoided by following steps:

• Use a Dictionary.

• Keep a list of words you commonly confuse.

• Study the list of commonly confused words.

• Sometimes making sentence of the confused word helps.


So Far Sources
• Definition
• Wikipedia
• Types • Course Book

• Examples

• Prevention
Thanks a lot

If you are taking a Nap, wake up........Lecture Over


(Copied
from Dr. Jawad Manzoor’s Lecture)

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