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CAE - Commonly confused words

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    Commonly confused words in CAE
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  • The authorities did not ___________ to the strikers' demands. EXCEED / ACCEDE
    ACCEDE
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  • The coat fits me well ________ for the collar. EXCEPT / ACCEPT
    EXCEPT
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  • The location being so central, it insures the nearest approach to perfect __________ of animals sent to any part of the Union. ACCLIMATION / ACCLAMATION
    ACCLIMATION
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  • He should take ________ from his accountant. ADVISE / ADVICE
    ADVICE
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  • When your elders __________ you, you should listen to them. ADVICE / ADVISE
    ADVISE
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  • Why didn't you ________ the offer? ACCEPT / EXCEPT
    ACCEPT
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  • Wind power can be used to great _______. EFFECT / AFFECT
    EFFECT
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  • The rain __________ Amy's hairdo. EFFECTED / AFFECTED
    AFFECTED
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  • UK was USA's ______ in World War 2. ALLY / ALLEY
    ALLY
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  • The dog searched for food in the trash cans placed in the back ______. ALLY / ALLEY
    ALLEY
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  • He managed to ___________ the police somehow. ELUDE / ALLUDE
    ELUDE
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  • We will __________ briefly to the main points. ELUDE / ALLUDE
    ALLUDE
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  • _________ being so smart, he is also very talented. BESIDES / BESIDE
    BESIDES
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  • This teddy bear would look cute ____________ the flowers. BESIDES / BESIDE
    BESIDE
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  • Both armies reached a ________ - fire agreement. CEASE / SEIZE
    CEASE
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  • The contraband food was immediately __________ by the airport authorities. SEIZED / CEASED
    SEIZED
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