English can be a tricky language, even for native speakers. However, by identifying and understanding common errors, we can improve our communication skills. One common error in English language is the misuse of homophones, which are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Confusing "there," "their," and "they're" is a classic example. Additionally, mixing up "its" and "it's" can lead to confusion. Another common error is confusing "affect" and "effect" which can significantly impact the meaning of a sentence. By being aware of these common errors in English, you can make strides in improving your English language skills.
Affect or Effect Loose or Lose Principle or Principal Prophecy or Prophesy Alter or Altar Adverse or Averse Break or Brake Site, Cite, or Sight Peasant or Pheasant Prey or Pray Assure, Ensure, or Insure Desert or Dessert Plane or Plain Exceed or Accede Adapt, Adopt, or Adept Storey or Story Cent, Scent, or Sense Weather or Whether Economic, Economical, or Economics Conscious or Conscience Eligible or Illegible Ad or Add Immigrant or Emigrant Stare or Stair
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Tyre or Tire Historic or Historical Peek, Peak, or Pique Pour, Pore, or Poor Stationery or Stationary Descent, Dissent, or Decent Lie or Lay Piece or Peace Alternative or Alternate Official or Officious Continuous or Continual Addition or Edition Compliment or Complement Beside or Besides Precede, Proceed, or Proceeds Role or Roll
Heart, Hearth, or Hart Hear, Hare, Hair, or Here Diary or Dairy Farther or Further Message or Massage Pair, Pear, or Pare Certain or Curtain Course or Coarse
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