Problem Vocabulary and Prepositions

Commonly misused words

DESSERT (noun) (desert) – the final course of a meal, usually something sweet. We had apple pie for dessert last night.
DESERT (noun) (desert) – a hot, dry place. It is difficult to survive in the desert without water.
DESERT (verb) (desert) – abandon. After deserting his post, the soldier ran away from the camp.


Confusingly related words
1. Advice, Advise
Advice : Opinion given someone (noun form)
Advise  : Act of giviang an opinion (verb form)
- She can give you a good advice will make you to be a better person
- I can find the best way to advise your brother

2. Affect, Effect
Affect  : Mean influence (usually a verb)
Effect   : End result of influence (usually a noun)
- This supplement can affect my concentration on work
- The effect of Tsunami was devasting

3. Save, Safe
Save  : Mean to keep or to save (verb)
Safe   : Mean giving protection (adjective)
- Please save this document
- I feel safe with you


Use of prepositions
The delegates went for a swim before breakfast. (Adverb)
A swim before breakfast is better than one after dinner. (Adjective)
Before breakfast is a good time to swim. (Noun)

Verbal idioms
I eat a deal of rice.
Everything happened in keeping with god’s will.
My car is always on hand anytime and anywhere.

Common combination and preposition
We were deprived of a great many luxuries during the war.
I disagree with you completely.
I’ve been hoping for an answer to the letter I wrote him.