More Frequently Confused Words
I don't have the market cornered on these kinds of words, but here are several more I've discovered in various works of fan fiction:
insure- verb; to guarantee against loss or harm
ensure- verb; to secure or guarantee, to make sure or certain
right- adj/noun/adv/verb; in accordance with what is right, fair or just
rite- noun; a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use
faze- verb; to cause to be disturbed or disconcerted, daunt
phase- noun; a stage in a process of change or development
suit- noun/verb; -a set of clothing/to make appropriate, adapt, or accommodate, as one thing to another
suite-(sweet) noun; a number of things forming a series or set; a set of rooms
Friday, May 22, 2015 | Labels: Freq. Confused, Poor Choices | 0 Comments
Frequently Confused Words
I won't remember all the words I want to highlight here, so I'll create a series of posts with them and slap on a label to connect them.
These are words I've seen confused in my perusal of amateur fiction-posting websites. Lack of spell-check doesn't account for many of these; laziness does. Some of these just blow my mind, but considering what my children have been taught about grammar (next to nothing) I shouldn't be surprised.
there- most commonly used as an adverb; in a particular place, point or manner
their- possessive pronoun; Their child.
they're- contraction of they are
bear- verb; hold up, bring forth, produce
bare- adjective; without covering, open to view, plain, scarcely
throne- noun; chair or seat occupied by an exalted person, the office or power of such
thrown- verb, past form of throw
reign- noun/verb; period of time a sovereign occupies a throne, a dominating power
rein- noun/verb; leather strap connected to a bridle to control a horse, to control
peek- verb/noun; to look quickly / a quick look
peak- noun; the pointed top of anything, highest point or level
pique- verb; to wound (pride), excite, provoke
to- preposition; used to express motion or direction toward a person, place or thing
too- adverb; also, in addition, more, very
two- noun; the number 2
affect- verb/noun; to act on, move the feelings of / feeling or emotion
effect- noun/verb; result, influence, meaning, purpose/ to make happen
your- possessive pronoun, second person (Your wallet.)
you're- contraction of "you are" (You're coming tonight.)
led- verb, past tense of lead (pronounced "leed"- see below)
lead- verb; to go before, guide, influence, to take or bring (also a soft metal pronounced like "led")
I think that's enough for now. It is amazing how many frequently confused words aren't even spelled the same. Regional pronunciations are more to blame than anything, I think.
Sunday, May 10, 2015 | Labels: Freq. Confused, Poor Choices | 0 Comments
Parts of Speech
I thought it might be helpful to put in a description of parts of speech, since they are a main part of grammar. I'm going to post a bit later about confusing words and knowing what I'm talking about would help. Also, I'd like a reference for myself. :) The following chart is from an ESL website called easypacelearning.com.
Friday, May 08, 2015 | Labels: Lessons | 0 Comments
Hi there!
I suppose I should have introduced myself first. I'm AJ. I currently write fan fiction at fanfiction.net and LiveJournal. I am constantly looking for ways to improve my own writing and I aim to do that by helping everyone else along with me. At least other English-speakers.
Wednesday, May 06, 2015 | Labels: Purpose | 0 Comments
About Me

- AJ
- Hi! I'm Ane. I am a wife and mother of 3, soon to be an empty nester. Join me as I discover what I like to write.
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