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Troublesome Words
Definitions and Examples
The following words are often used incorrectly.
Accept/except
accept: verb (take or receive)
     I accept your advice about taking this course.
except: (not include)
     Everyone except the young man likes it.
Advice/advise
advice: noun ("c” has an “s” sound)
     She gives good advice.
advise: verb ("s” has a “z” sound)
     She advises several students every day.
Affect/effect
affect: verb
     He was affected by the new grading system.
effect: noun
     The effect was great.
Beside/besides
beside: preposition (location)
     Put the paper beside the desk.
besides: adverb (in addition)
     Besides the math problems, he also did his essay exam.
Ensure/Insure/Assure
ensure: verb (make sure of)
     If you want to ensure that you receive a good grade, do your homework every night.
insure: verb (protect oneself through insurance)
     Be sure to insure yourself against theft. (Have an insurance policy.)
assure: verb (cause someone to believe or trust in something)
     He assured me that his check was valid.
     I assure you that this medicine is good.