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Mneumonic or Meaning |
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Accept/Except |
Just remember that the "X" in "except" excludes things--they tend to stand out, be different. In contrast, just look at those two cozy "Cs" snuggling up together. Very accepting. And be careful; when typing "except" it often comes out "expect." |
If you offer me Godiva chocolates I will gladly accept them--except for the candied violet ones. |
Accessory |
Earrings come in pairs, and so do the letters c and s! |
She bought new earrings at the accessory store. |
Address |
Please ADD your address to the list. |
My address is 345 Avenue Road. |
Advice/Advise |
"Advice" is the noun, "advise" the verb. |
When a newspaper columnist advises people, she gives them advice. |
Adviser/Advisor |
"Adviser" and "advisor" are equally fine spellings. There is no distinction between them. |
The advisor told him to apply to university. |
Affect / Effect |
Affect: A verb meaning 'to have an influence on.' It is accented on the final syllable (a-FECT) Effect: A noun meaning the change you make when you affect something. |
"The gift from the student did not affect my marking scheme."
"When I got 100 on my test, the effect on my parents was that they gave me praise."
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Desert |
See below - dessert |
It gets very hot in the desert. |
Dessert |
Would you rather have one S or two? Twice as much for dessert. deSSert - two s's; desert - one s or When you eat "dessert", you always want to come back for the second "s". |
Would you like cake for dessert? |
Friend |
A friend is always there when the end comes. |
My friend bought me sushi. |
Necessary |
One collar, two socks. |
Review of your homework is necessary for learning. |
Principal |
Your principal is your PAL. |
The principal called me to office to praise my efforts. |
Principle |
a basic truth, rule or law which acts as a guide to action or conduct. |
I believe in the principle that honest is the best policy. |
Secretary |
The secretary can keep a SECRET. |
The secretary is responsible for the front desk. |
Separate |
Separate is A RAT of a word to spell. Can be a verb (separate into two halfs) or an adjective (separate classes for Tanach and Hashkafah). |
Can you separate yourself from your friend for one hour? |
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