Choose/Chose “Choose” is a verb meaning select. It rhymes with “bruise.” Example: I will choose the same item off the menu that I had last week. “Chose” is the past tense of choose; it means selected. It rhymes with “hose.” Example: Henry chose flex hours on Friday afternoons. Loose/Lose/Loss “Loose” is an adjective meaning free, unrestrained, or not tight. It rhymes with “goose.” Example: The chickens ran loose in the yard. “Lose” is a verb meaning misplace, to be defeated or fail to keep. It rhymes with “shoes.” Example: Where did you lose your umbrella? “Loss” is a noun meaning defeat, downturn, or the opposite of victory or gain. It rhymes with “toss.” Example: The investors will lose (fail to keep) considerable capital if the market suffers a loss (downturn). Advice/Advise “Advice” is a noun meaning suggestion or suggestions. It rhymes with “ice.” Example: That was the best advice (suggestion) I’ve received so far. “Advise” is a verb meaning suggest to or warn. It rhymes with “wise.” Example: We advise (suggest to) you to proceed carefully. Affect/Effect “Affect” is a verb meaning alter, inspire or move emotionally or imitate. Example: How will this plan affect (alter) our jobs? “Effect” is a noun meaning consequences; as a verb, it cause. Example: What effects (consequence) will this restructuring have on profits? Accept/Except “Accept” is a verb meaning to receive willingly or to approve. Example: This instructor accepts late essays. “Except” is a verb meaning to exclude or leave out. Example: I love all cats, except black ones. Idea/Ideal “Idea” is a noun meaning a concept or notion. Example: That is a brilliant idea! is a noun that means standard of perfection; as an adjective it means conforming to what is viewed as perfect. Example: Michelle has the ideal schedule this semester. Already/All ready “Already” is an adverb meaning as early as this, previously, or by the same time. Example: We had already (previously) finished the job. At the age of four, Bridgette is already (as early as this) reading. “All ready” means completely ready. Example: We are all ready (completely ready) to go to the movies.
some advise. 6It would like a bill past naming May 5 “Tax Freedom Day.” 7On that day, you would give yourself a brake, irregardless of how hard you worked. 8For, from May 5 on, you would finally be you’re own boss. 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ Passage B 1Did you ever daydream about writing you’re life story? 2Do you think that your life is too dull, or you can’t right? 3Anyone’s life story is filled with fascinating events, and writing them down in the best way you no can give you a sense of accomplishment and, perhaps, leave a valuable inheritance to your family. 4The first thing to do is to buy a lose-leaf notebook. 5Each page of the book should be titled with a significant milestone in your life—from your first dog to your proudest moment. 6You should than jot down a few key words in the book whenever a memory comes back to you. 7The idea is not to begin with “I was born . . .” and try to write a chronological history of your hole life. 8Just delve into your passed at random; one memory will trigger another. 9It will become quiet easy after a while. 10Its also important to write in your own language. 11Plane, honest writing is the goal. 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______ 11. _______