Commonly Confused Words

"Shall I ... anything to the party?" "Oh, just a bottle." (take/bring)

It's so airless in here - I can hardly .... (breathe/breath)

Let the fish cook for half ... hour before you add the wine. (a/an)

I think I'm suffering from the ... of too little sleep.

The government ought to abolish the tax ... (altogether/all together)

She won't mind if you're late - .... , it's hardly your fault. (besides/beside)

The government has few options ... to keep interest rates high. (accept/effect)

I asked him to come to the exhibition but he'd ... seen it. (All ready/already)

Is everything ... , madam? (all right/alright)

I’m good at tennis but I need to ... my serve. (practice/practise)

I saw a few familiar faces ... the crowd. (between/among)

(Advise/Advice) She gave me some good ...