English/Speech Department / Orchard Ridge Campus
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Commonly Misused Words
eminent imminent
adjective: distinguished EXAMPLE: An eminent scholar has been appointed to fill the vacancy. adjective: about to happen EXAMPLE: A decline in interest rates is imminent.
everyone every one
pronoun: “all” EXAMPLE: Everyone is invited to my house after the concert. pronoun: “each one in the group EXAMPLE: Be sure that the message gets to every one of the managers.
except accept
pronoun: “other than”; also a verb meaning “to leave out. EXAMPLE: We invited everyone except Roger. verb: “to receive” EXAMPLE: Please accept my sincere apology