Commonly Confused Words and Phrases in Sentences
There are a variety of words and phrases that are commonly confused and misused in sentences, which can alter the intended meaning or convey carelessness. Learn the differences between similar words to enhance your writing skills and avoid common errors such as run-on sentences.
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BY ASST. PROF. ESTABRAQ R. (PHD.) ENGLISH CLASSES COLLEGE OF BASIC EDUCATION AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH UNIVERSTY
There are a variety of words and phrases that are commonly confused and misused in sentences. Using them incorrectly can change the meaning of the sentence or simply reflect carelessness on the writer s part. There are hundreds of these commonly confused words, so when in doubt, always check the definition and correct spelling of the word. 1:Incorrect: She excepted his offer to drive her home. Correct: She accepted his offer to drive her home.
Incorrect: It was a breathe of fresh air to meet someone so genuine. Correct: It was a breath of fresh air to meet someone so genuine. 9. Run-On Sentence A run-on sentence occurs when you connect two main clauses with no punctuation. 1-Incorrect: She tried to sneak out of the house her mother saw her leaving. Correct: She tried to sneak out of the house, but her mother saw her leaving.
Example 2: Incorrect: He ran through the field as fast as he could all the while rain was soaking him to the bone. Correct: He ran through the field as fast as he could. All the while rain was soaking him to the bone.
