A good article means correct word usage. There are a lot of words in the English dictionary that may sound and look alike but have different meanings. It often causes confusion. Here are some commonly cofused words and their meaning.
Except Vs. Accept
Except- not including
EXAMPLE: Take all of the spices in the spice rack except the paprika.
Accept- to agree to recieve or do
EXAMPLE: I will accept your job offer.
Advice Vs. Advise
Advice- an opinion or recommendation that is offered as a course of action
EXAMPLE: Let me give you some advice, don't trust people easily.
Advise- to offer an opinion or suggestion
EXAMPLE: I advise you to take notes during this lecture because the teacher might give a surprise quiz.
Coarse Vs. Course
Coarse- rough
EXAMPLE: Igneous rocks tends to have a course texture.
Course- a direction, a school subject, part of metal
EXAMPLE: The toy car finished the circular course in just a short span of time.
