Inglês-palavras confusas (algumas)

accept Vs except:


Accept is a verb, which means to agree to take something .


For example: "I always accept good advice."


Except is usually used as a preposition or conjunction, which means not including.


For example: "I teach every day except Sunday(s)."


- except is usually a preposition and accept a verb. In rare circumstances except can be used as a verb.


For example: On a road sign: "No entry, buses excepted."



advice vs advise


Advice is a noun, which means an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation.


For example: "I need someone to give me some advice."


Advise is a verb, which means to give information and suggest types of action.


For example: "I advise everybody to be nice to their teacher."


- In British English the noun form often ends in ...ice and the verb in ...ise.



affect vs effect


Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused.


affect is usually a verb (action) - effect is usually a noun (thing)


Hint: If it's something you're going to do, use "affect." If it's something you've already done, use "effect."


To affect something or someone.


Meaning: to influence, act upon, or change something or someone.


For example: The noise outside affected my performance.


The use of "effect" as a verb is what causes the most confusion between these two words.


To have an effect on something or someone.


!Note: effect is followed by the preposition on and preceded by an article (an, the)


Meaning: to have an impact on something or someone.


For example: His smile had a strange effect on me.


!Effect can also mean "the end result".


For example: The drug has many adverse side effects.


- Just remember: "affect" = to influence, and "effect" = to bring about.