36 Commonly Confused Words (Part E)

The spelling section of this online handbook is focused on self-help quizzes for University of Arkansas students to prepare for the School of Journalism and Strategic Media’s grammar, spelling and punctuation (GSP) requirement. Here is a list of commonly confused spelling words on the GSP exam.

Use a dictionary (such as Merriam-Webster) as you complete the practice questions below.

Practice Set E

• accept vs. except
• aid vs. aide
• allusion vs. illusion
• alter vs. altar
• counsel, council and consul
• desert vs. dessert

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RESOURCE LINKS

If you need guidance beyond a dictionary or if you want more practice, the following resource links may be useful.

Grammar Monster features an extensive list of easily confused words with explanations and exercises.

The University of Richmond has compiled an in-depth list of commonly confused words.