Commonly Misspelled and/or Misused Words

Question 1

a

Answer 1

is an adjective (article) that is used before words beginning with a consonant sound: a boy, a topic, a word

Question 2

an

Answer 2

is used before words beginning with a vowel or vowel sound: an idea, an uncle. some words beginning with the consonant “h” are preceded by “an” because the “h” is silent: an hour, an honest answer

Question 3

a lot

Answer 3

is spelled as two words. it is not spelled alot

Question 4

accept

Answer 4

is a verb that means to receive or to agree with. I accept your apology

Question 5

except

Answer 5

as a preposition means “not included”. everyone was invited except Abe

Question 6

affect

Answer 6

is a verb and means “to influence”. the president’s decisions affect us. Listening to music that is too loud for too long can affect your hearing