English is confusing enough. Words that are nearly spelled the same and have the same pronunciation make English even more challenging. Stop! Now you know the key differences in the 6 Misused English Word Pairs. You can confidently use them in your English writing to maximize your score on the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS exam. Good luck on the exam and more luck building your English vocabulary!

1. ELTPR042: Vocabulary Lesson 21
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3. QUIZ
Which is not a natural collocation with HOTEL?
a) four-star b) luxury c) guest d) family-run
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4. Agenda
1: Vocabulary Term: Salubrious
2: In Focus: 6 Misused English Word Pairs
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5. 1: Vocabulary Term
Salubrious:
(ADJ) - healthy, good for your well-being
Ex: Shaquil hits the gym 5 times a week – a
very salubrious habit.
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6. 2: Misused English Words Pairs
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Beside
Ex: Sam is sitting beside the teacher.
Close to; next to (position)
Besides
Ex: Besides Sam, no one want to sit beside the teacher.
Except for; in addition to

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Everyday
Ex: Heavy traffic is an everyday problem in big cities.
(adj) routine, commonplace, ordinary
Every day
Ex: Try to read every day for a high TOEFL, TOEIC, or
IELTS score.
Each day, daily
2: Misused English Words Pairs

8. 2: Misused English Words Pairs
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Affect
Ex: The rate of inflation affects how much consumers
spend on holiday gifts.
(v) to impact, to influence
Effect
Ex: Higher inflation has the effect of less consumer
spending on holiday gifts.
(n) the result of a change

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Stationery
Ex: Barb’s stationery is shipped directly from London.
(n) special styled paper for writing letter, notes, etc.
Stationary
Ex: Some athletes prefer to exercise on stationary bikes
instead of riding outdoors.
(adj) - not moving, at rest
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10. 2: Misused English Words Pairs
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Fewer
Ex: Fewer Americans can afford to retire during this
economic crisis.
Close to; next to (position)
Less
Ex: The government should make sure there is less
poverty for a just society.
Except for; in addition to

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Complement
Ex: Josh’s baseball cap complements his gym shorts
and t-shirt when he works out.
(v) to complete / go well with something
Compliment
Ex: Leo got compliments from his team for scoring the
goal to win the game.
(n or v) - a nice thing to say; to say nice things
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13. QUIZ ANSWER
Which is not a natural collocation with HOTEL?
a) four-star b) luxury c) guest d) family-run
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14. RECAP
Vocabulary Term: Salubrious
Confusing English Word Pairs
Beside-Besides, Every Day-Everyday, Affect-Effect, Stationery-Stationary, Fewer-
Less, Complement-Compliment
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