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| Except is to exclude something. EX- He said everything was good except the last part. | Except is to exclude something. EX- He said everything was good except the last part. | ||
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| ===== Affect and Effect ===== | ===== Affect and Effect ===== | ||
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| Effect is the result of an action on someone or something. EX- the effect of the sonic boom left me dazed. | Effect is the result of an action on someone or something. EX- the effect of the sonic boom left me dazed. | ||
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| + | ===== Dual and Duel ===== | ||
| + | Dual means two characteristics that someone or something has. EX- That business is a dual ownership. | ||
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| + | Duel is a fight, typically between two participants only that has been prearranged and follows a pre-established set of rules. EX- Sword duelling between gentlemen trying to win the suite of a lady was a common occurrance. | ||
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| ===== Expand and Expend ===== | ===== Expand and Expend ===== | ||
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| Than is used to show comparison. EX- 2 is greater than 1. | Than is used to show comparison. EX- 2 is greater than 1. | ||
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| ===== Canon and Cannon ===== | ===== Canon and Cannon ===== | ||
