Vocabulary: Words Often Used Incorrectly

 



For this post, let's focus on words that are frequently used incorrectly when speaking or writing. Add a definition for each word. Write at least one sentence using that word correctly. 


  1. effect

  2. affect

  3. bemused

  4. infamous

  5. redundant

  6. aisle

  7. isle

  8. advise

  9. advice

  10. compliment

  11. complement


    Creative writing challenge: Write a very short story (275-400 words) using three of these words correctly.


    Academic writing challenge: Write a formal paragraph about one isle. Tell the readers something of interest about the isle. Follow standards for an academic paragraph:


    topic sentence

    supporting fact

    supporting fact

    supporting fact

    concluding sentence


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