Word use Flashcards

1
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Then

A

Then is an adverb indicating order. Use when indicating the order of something.

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2
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Example of when to use then

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I aced my exam, then I went home.

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3
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Than

A

Subordinating conjunction used for comparison.

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4
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Example of when to use than

A

I know grammar better than my friends do.

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5
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Affect

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verb to have an effect on make a difference to.

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6
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Effect

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noun and a verb that means to bring out

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7
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Example of when to use affect

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His insult did not affect me.

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8
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Example of when to use effect

A

His insult had no effect on me.

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9
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To

A

preposition that can be used many ways

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10
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Too

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An adverb that can mean either extremely, unacceptably, or also.

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11
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Example of when to use to

A

Would you like to come with me to the gym?

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12
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Example of when to use too

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The music is too loud.

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13
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A, or An

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depends on the sound of the letter of the beginning word.

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14
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Example of an

A

an hour

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15
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Example of a

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a dog

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16
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Compliment

A

saying something nice about someone

17
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Complement

A

two things go together well

18
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Example of compliment

A

Thank you for saying you liked my sweater, it was a nice compliment.

19
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Example of complement

A

Turkey and gravy complement each other nicely.

20
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Whether

A

Something is in question

21
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Weather

A

What it is like when you go outside

22
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Example of whether

A

I do not know wether to go outside or not.

23
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Example of weather

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The sky is clear what nice weather we are having.

24
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Farther

A

physical distance

25
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Further

A

extent to which you feel like doing

26
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Example of farther

A

I do not want to walk any farther.

27
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Example of Further

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I do not want to have any further discussion.