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Confusable

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LampPro Tip 1/3
Homophone AwarenessPlay
Remember that 'confusable' refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings. SlideThe words 'there' and 'their' are confusable.
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Common Mix-UpsPlay
Learn common sets of confusable words to avoid mistakes in writing and speaking. SlideHe found 'accept' and 'except' confusable.
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Context CluesPlay
Use the context surrounding confusable words to determine their correct meaning and usage. SlideIn the sentence, the confusable terms were clarified by context.