Common Usage Mistakes Flashcards

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Which is used for

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Things only. John’s dog WHICH IS CALLED MAX

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That is used for

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People or things. Is this the only book THAT LOUIS WROTE

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Who is used for

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People only.

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4
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Saw and seen

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Saw is the past tense form of see. I SAW A TURTLE ON MY WALK THIS MORNING

Seen is the past participle of see. I HAVE SEEN THIS MOVIE BEFORE

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5
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Affect

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Noun: feeling emotion mood
Verb: alter change influence

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Effect

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Noun: result or consequence
Verb: bring about to cause to be

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