CONFUSINGLY
RELATED WORDS
There
are words that cause problems when the speaker is not able to distinguish
between them. They are similiar in meaning or pronounciation but can not be
used interchangeably. Here is the example of confusingly related words with
definition.
1. Many,
is used when referring to a large but definite number. Many refers to things
that can be counted.
· I have too many shoes.
2. Much,
is used when referring to something great in quantity, amount, extent or
degree. Much refers to things that can not be counted.
· You have too much time.
COMMON
MISUSED WORDS
There
are a lot of words in english that look or sound a like but have very different
meanings. Words that sound a like but are different in spelling, meaning or
origin is called homephone. Writers often confuse and misuse these words. It’s
helpful to use a dictionary to look up the meaning of the word in question. Here
is the example of common misused words with
definition.
1. Hear(v),
to perceive by the ear.
· Do you want to hear my song?
2. Here(adv),
in this place or locality (opposed to there).
· Sit down here, please.
