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..comment
: Problem Version 1.0 Copyright 1986 Clarkson Software
(WDH & Tom Leone)
..type
: Problem Spelling Words
The following words and phrases create spelling problems for some writers.
In these cases misspellings occur because two words are confused. "Problem"
flags such words in the context of your paper so that you can decide which
is the proper spelling.
..allphrase
:.
.Accept
:You use "accept." Check to see that you have used the right word:
accept (v) -. receive with approval 2. regard as proper
except (v) - take or leave out from a number or a whole
.Except
:You use "except" Check to see that you have used the right word:
accept (v) -. receive with approval 2. regard as proper
except (v) - take or leave out from a number or a whole
.Ad
:You use "ad." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ad (n) - advertisement
add (v) - attach, join, increase, annex
.Add
:You use "add." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ad (n) - advertisement
add (v) - attach, join, increase, annex
.Advice
:You use "advice." Check to see that you have used the right word:
advice (n) - recommendation regarding a decision
advise (v) -. give advice to, councel 2. inform, consult
.Advise
:You use "advise." Check to see that you have used the right word:
advice (n) - recommendation regarding a decision
advise (v) -. give advice to, councel 2. inform, consult
.Affect
:You use "affect." Check to see that you have used the right word:
affect (v) -. to be given to 2. to make a display of liking
or using, cultivate 3. to put on a pretense of
effect (n) -. an event, condition, or state of affairs, out-
come 2. fulfillment, execution, operation 3. fact
.Effect
:You use "effect." Check to see that you have used the right word:
affect (v) -. to be given to 2. to make a display of liking
or using, cultivate 3. to put on a pretense of
effect (n) -. an event, condition, or state of affairs, out-
come 2. fulfillment, execution, operation 3. fact
.Aid
:You use "aid." Check to see that you have used the right word:
aid (v) - assist, help, befriend, support
aide (n) - attache, right-hand man, assistant officer
.Aide
:You use "aide." Check to see that you have used the right word:
aid (v) - assist, help, befriend, support
aide (n) - attache, right-hand man, assistant officer
.Allowed
:You use "allowed." Check to see that you have used the right word:
allowed (v) - granted, conceded, permitted, let
aloud (adj) - clamorous, with noise, audible
.Aloud
:You use "aloud." Check to see that you have used the right word:
allowed (v) - granted, conceded, permitted, let
aloud (adj) - clamorous, with noise, audible
.Already
:You use "already." Check to see that you have used the right word:
all ready (phr) - everything is ready
already (adv) - before, previously
.Altogether
:You use "altogether." Check to see that you have used the right word from
the related homonyms:
all together (phr) - everyone in company
altogether (adv) - wholly, totally, completely
.Always
:You use "always." Check to see that you have used the right word:
all ways (phr) - every way possible
always (adv) - eternally, forever, perpetually
.Altar
:You use "altar." Check to see that you have used the right word:
altar (n) - communion table, place for worship
alter (v) - transform, remodel, spay
.Alter
:You use "alter." Check to see that you have used the right word:
altar (n) - communion table, place for worship
alter (v) - transform, remodel, spay
.Ante
:You use "ante-." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ante (adj) -. precede, go before 2. initial stake in poker
anti (adj) - against, opposed to
.Anti
:You use "anti-." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ante (adj) -. precede, go before 2. initial stake in poker
anti (adj) - against, opposed to
.Arc
:You use "arc." Check to see that you have used the right word:
arc (n) - bend, curve, part of a circle, cresent
ark (n) - large boat
.Ark
:You use "ark." Check to see that you have used the right word:
arc (n) - bend, curve, part of a circle, cresent
ark (n) - large boat
.Ascent
:You use "ascent." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ascent (n) - upswing, elevation, climb, act of rising
assent (v) - agree, accept, consent
.Assent
:You use "assent." Check to see that you have used the right word:
ascent (n) - upswing, elevation, climb, act of rising
assent (v) - agree, accept, consent
.Aural
:You use "aural." Check to see that you have used the right word:
aural (adj) - perceived by organs of hearing
oral (adj) - verbal, spoken, uttered by mouth
.Oral
:You use "oral." Check to see that you have used the right word:
aural (adj) - perceived by organs of hearing
oral (adj) - verbal, spoken, uttered by mouth
.Bare
:You use "bare." Check to see that you have used the right word:
bare (adj) - undressed, naked, unclothed, nude, exposed
bear (v) -. carry, endure 2. (n) - large heavy animal
.Bear
:You use "bear." Check to see that you have used the right word:
bare (adj) - undressed, naked, unclothed, nude, exposed
bear (v) -. carry, endure 2. (n) - large heavy animal
.Baring
:You use "baring." Check to see that you have used the right word:
baring (v) - stripping, uncovering, exposing
bearing (n) - behavior, attitude, air, comportment
.Bearing
:You use "bearing." Check to see that you have used the right word:
baring (v) - stripping, uncovering, exposing
bearing (n) - behavior, attitude, air, comportment
.Base
:You used "base." Check to see that you have used the right word:
base (adj) -. vile, mean 2. foundation, support
bass (n) - low deep tone, musical term
.Bass
:You used "bass." Check to see that you have used the right word:
base (adj) -. vile, mean 2. foundation, support
bass (n) - low deep tone, musical term
.Beatle
:You used "beatle." Check to see that you have used the right word:
beatle (n) -. one of a British singing group 2. modern girl
beetle (n) -. insect 2. heavy wooden mallet 3. German auto
.Beetle
:You used "beetle." Check to see that you have used the right word:
beatle (n) -. one of a British singing group 2. modern girl
beetle (n) -. insect 2. heavy wooden mallet 3. German auto
.Bleu
:You used "bleu." Check to see that you have used the right word:
bleu (n) - cheese
blew (v) - did blow
blue (n) - color
.Blew
:You used "blew." Check to see that you have used the right word:
bleu (n) - cheese
blew (v) - did blow
blue (n) - color
.Blue
:You used "blue." Check to see that you have used the right word:
bleu (n) - cheese
blew (v) - did blow
blue (n) - color
.Boar
:You used "boar." Check to see that you have used the right word:
boar (n) - male hog or swine
bore (v) -. drill, pierce 2. to make a hole
.Bore
:You used "bore." Check to see that you have used the right word:
boar (n) - nale hog or swine
bore (v) -. drill, pierce 2. to make a hole 3. tire, annoy
.Brake
:You used "brake." Check to see that you have used the right word:
brake (v) -. curb, slow down 2. device for retarding motion
break (v) - crack, split, rupture, opening
.Break
:You used "break." Check to see that you have used the right word:
brake (v) -. curb, slow down 2. device for retarding motion
break (v) - crack, split, rupture, opening
.Breath
:You use "breath." Check to see that you have used th