Commonly Confused Words | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

Comparing words that are similar and often confused.

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The outcome of the presidential election is going to have a huge ___________ on the world. ( effect/affect)

effect

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Which country do you think has the most _________ transportation system? ( effective/ efficient)

efficient

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Don't go anywhere! Class will begin _______. (briefly/shortly)

shortly

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The shop has decided to _________ (rise/raise)their prices because of the increase in taxes.

raise

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My mom gave me ____________ (permit/permission) to study over my friend's house.

permission

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The sirens were _________ (quite/quiet) loud during the fire drill.

quite

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In the beginning, it was difficult to ____________ (adapt/adopt) to learning online.

adapt

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Everyone did well on the test, __________ (specially/especially) John. He made the highest marks.

especially

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The other company has a perfect business plan. I think we should __________ (adapt/adopt) it as our own.

adopt

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My middle school teacher had a major ___________ (effect/affect) on me. She was the one who inspired me to become a teacher.

affect

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