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commonly confused words pt1

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accept (v.)

to receive

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except (conj.)

apart from

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I tend to ________ all my birthday gifts with gratitude. (accept/except)

I tend to accept all my birthday gifts with gratitude.

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Susan packed everything ________ the kitchen sink. (accept/except)

Susan packed everything except the kitchen sink.

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allusion (n.)

an indirect reference

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illusion (n.)

a false image or representation

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The Austin Powers movies make ________ to the James Bond movies. (allusion/illusion)

The Austin Powers movies make allusions to the James Bond movies.

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The magician created the _________ that he was levitating. (allusion/illusion)

The magician created the illusion that he was levitating.

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breath (n.)

an inhalation into the lungs

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breathe (v.)

to inhale

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Take a deep ________. (breath/breathe)

Take a deep breath.

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Just calm down and __________. (breath/breathe)

Just calm down and breathe.

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complement (v.)

to go well with

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compliment (v.)

to flatter or praise

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The blue dress ____________ your eyes. (complement/compliment)

The blue dress complements your eyes.

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The teacher _____________ my hard work. (complement/compliment)

The teacher complimented my hard work.

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