DO English 19/10

🤫Silent Letters

Silent letters can be tricky for English learners! These are letters in a word that are written but not pronounced. Here are some common examples:

1. Silent "K"
   Words like know, knife, and knee all have a silent "K" at the beginning. You don’t pronounce it, so know sounds like "noh."

2. Silent "B"
   In words like climb, doubt, and thumb, the "B" is silent. For example, climb sounds like "clime."

3. Silent "L"
   Words such as calm, half, and talk have a silent "L." Talk is pronounced like "tawk."

4. Silent "H"
   In words like honest, hour, and heir, the "H" is silent. So, hour is pronounced like "our."

Silent letters are common in English, but learning which ones are silent comes with practice! Start by memorizing these examples to improve your pronunciation.

😎Normal vs Casual English

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🫣Easily Confused Words

English has many words that are spelled similarly but have different meanings. These can easily confuse learners, so let’s clarify some common pairs:

1. Affect vs. Effect

   • Affect (verb): To influence something.
     Example: The weather affects my mood.

   • Effect (noun): The result of a change.
     Example: The new policy had a positive effect on the company.

2. Accept vs. Except

   • Accept (verb): To receive or agree to something.
     Example: I accept your apology.

   • Except (preposition): Excluding something.
     Example: Everyone came to the party except John.

3. Complement vs. Compliment

   • Complement (noun/verb): Something that completes or goes well with something else.
     Example: The wine complements the meal perfectly.

   • Compliment (noun/verb): A polite expression of praise or admiration.
     Example: She gave me a nice compliment on my outfit.

4. Dessert vs. Desert

   • Dessert (noun): A sweet dish at the end of a meal.
     Example: I’ll have chocolate cake for dessert.

   • Desert (noun): A dry, barren area of land.
     Example: The Sahara is the largest desert in the world.

5. Lose vs. Loose

   • Lose (verb): To not win or to misplace something.
     Example: Don’t lose your keys!

   • Loose (adjective): Not tight or free from constraints.
     Example: This shirt is too loose on me.

Knowing the differences between these words will help you avoid common mistakes and improve your writing skills!