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Nouns and verbs<br />
Some nouns and verbs are confused because the<br />
noun and verb sound similar<br />
advice/advise<br />
For example:<br />
breath/breathe<br />
For example:<br />
device/devise<br />
For example:<br />
effect/affect<br />
For example:<br />
The speaker gave advice about a job.<br />
(noun)<br />
I would advise you to listen carefully.<br />
(verb)<br />
Take a deep breath.<br />
(noun)<br />
I can’t breathe.<br />
(verb)<br />
What is that device used for?<br />
(noun)<br />
They will need to devise a winning<br />
plan.<br />
(verb)<br />
The effect of the storm was a loss of<br />
electrical power.<br />
(noun)<br />
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loan/lend<br />
For example:<br />
Did that affect your study?<br />
(verb)<br />
We took out a loan. (noun)<br />
The bank will lend me some money.<br />
(verb)<br />
Words that cause confusion<br />
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