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query - vocabulary
verb
To inquire, to submit a question.
noun
An inquiry, a question. To the query, “What is a friend?” his reply was “A single soul dwelling in two bodies.”
—Aristotle Quo…
queue - vocabulary
verb
To get in line.
noun
A file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admittance.
Note: The word queue appears more frequently in Great Britain than in Am…
recant - vocabulary
verb
To formally withdraw or disavow one's belief, position, or statement about something previously believed or maintained. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go again…
recapitulate - vocabulary
verb
To repeat again the principal points of; to summarize. “But, for heaven’s sake, don’t get hot!” said Stepan Arkadyevitch, touching his brother-in-law’s knee. “The matter is not ended. If you …
regale - vocabulary
verb
To entertain agreeably or lavishly, with food or drink; delight.
Note: The word regale also acts as a noun, as in steaks were grilled for the regale of the guests. Going a…
relegate - vocabulary
verb
To send off or consign to an inferior position or remote destination; to assign or commit a task to a person; to banish or exile. Children need people in order to become human . . . . It is p…
Honor vs. Honour
Is someone close to you getting married and you need to print out the wedding card? Are you confused about the phrase Maid of Honor and wondering if it’s Maid of Honour? The difference in the spellin…
Favor vs. Favour
Can you do me a favor and bring the grocery bags inside.Favor is a widely used word which can be spelled with or without the u. If you are confused about when to use which favor and what is the diffe…
Admit vs. Confess
Ever wondered about the difference between admission and confession? And don’t say there isn’t because there IS! Admit and confess is a pair of words that usually tips of writers while writing their…
Seize vs. Cease
The enemy countries ceased fire and then one seized the other’s air force base. Does the above sentence makes sense to you? It uses two homophones i.e. a pair or words that have same pronunciation bu…
Immigrate vs. Emigrate
Alan emigrated from America and immigrated to Australia.The above sentence might be a little confusing for you as the two words which you thought had the same meaning imply differently. The words imm…
Desert vs. Dessert
I would love to enjoy a cold dessert in a desert. Dessert and desert is the most common pair of words that is confused with each other very often. Both the words rhyme with each other and are very si…
Envelop vs. Envelope
He tore open the envelope as he was enveloped in anguish. Does the above sentence make sense to you? It includes two homophones envelop and envelope which are both related but their meanings are slig…
Born vs. Borne
An African-born man lost everything when his predictions were not borne out in reality.Homophones are a pair of words that have the same sounds, same or similar spellings but entirely different spell…
Can vs. May
Can vs. May: Navigating Permission and Possibility Understanding the differences between "can" and "may" involves navigating nuances in expressing permission and possibility. This article aims to cla…
Yoke vs. Yolk
Do you often find it difficult to distinguish "yoke" from "yolk" because they are spelled so similarly? Well, then it's essential that you remember the definition of each and make sure you don't conf…
Paralyze vs. Paralyse
“The patient’s spinal cord is paralyzed,” said the doctor. Did the author use right spellings of paralyze in the above sentence? Are you in doubt about the spellings and need more information to deci…
Recognize vs. Recognise
Recognize and recognise are the two spellings of the same word that are both acceptable and exchangeable but one spellings are more commonly used in one part of the world while the others are common …
Analyze vs. Analyse
Analyze vs. Analyse
"Analyze" and "analyse" are two other English words confusing people around with their spelling. They are pronounced in the very same way, yet a lot of people are never sure wh…
Further vs. Farther
Further research is necessary. The red car is farther away than the blue car. Contrary to popular opinion, further and farther don't have the same meaning. Basically, further refers to something that…
Creak vs. Creek
The words creak, creek sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Consider the sentences below: From inside came the creak and moan of a swinging door. Let’s go on down to the creek. C…
Peer vs. Pier
Pier and peer are homophones, meaning they sound alike but are spelled differently, and mean different things. They are also easily confused words. The spell-check application in word-processing soft…
A lot vs. allot
Karl needed a lot of time for the job. He allotted three breaks a day to everyone in the department. A lot, alot, and allot only differ by a few spaces or letters. However, all of the terms function …
Examining "My Team Is" versus "My Team Are"
In English grammar, the choice between "my team is" and "my team are" depends on whether "team" is perceived as a singular or plural entity. Let's explore the usage of these constructions. 1. "My Tea…
Forbid vs. Prohibit
Forbid vs. Prohibit: Navigating Distinctions in Restriction Understanding the differences between "forbid" and "prohibit" involves recognizing variations in language and the nuances of restriction. T…


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A She had been studying for hours before the exam.
B He had sings a song for the audience.
C We were visiting the museum all day.
D I have played the piano yesterday.

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