SOME PROBLEM WORDS
accept, except:
to accept = to receive; He accepted the book even though it was damaged.
to except = to exclude; I will except payment for the damaged book.
adapt, adopt:
to adapt = to become accustomed; She adapted well to the hot climate.
to adopt = to take as one's own; They adopted the baby after his parents died.
adverse, averse:
adverse = unfavorable; His response to the suggestion was adverse.
averse = opposed; He was averse to the suggestion.
affect, effect:
to affect = to influence; He wanted to affect change in the school.
effect = the result; The effect of the change will be important to the school.
all ready, already:
all ready = completely prepared; I was all ready to take my exam.
already = previously; I had already studied for the exam.
all together, altogether:
all together = everyone gathered; They will be all together at the airport.
altogether = entirely; It is altogether possible that the plane will be late.