Commonly Misused Words Flashcards
1
Q
Among
A
Describes broad relations where more than two things are involved.
2
Q
Between
A
Describes specific relationships involving only two things.
3
Q
Farther
A
Literally describes matters of measurable distance.
4
Q
Further
A
Used for broader, general comparisons.
5
Q
Alternate
A
Someone or something that serves in place of another.
6
Q
Alternative
A
A second opinion that doesn’t replace the first.
7
Q
Affect
A
To influence (verb).
8
Q
Effect
A
A result or outcome (noun).
9
Q
May
A
Expresses permission, possibility or human interpretation.
10
Q
Might
A
Used in the same way as may but implies possibility over permission.
11
Q
Few
A
Describes countable nouns.
12
Q
Less
A
Describes uncountable nouns.
13
Q
Cute
A
Mention or make reference to.
14
Q
Site
A
Location.
