NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
Using Homonyms and Word Pairs, Continued
This table identifies troublesome word pairs, their meaning, speech, definition, and
Correct usage
examples of using them correctly in a sentence.
Homonym
Meaning
How to Use
accept
To receive. (verb)
I accept your gift.
except
To leave out. (verb)
They excepted the soldiers on
sick call from physical fitness
training.
Excluding (preposition)
All members of the platoon
except Private Rody may go.
advice
Counsel or an opinion given
The advice given by the chaplain
on what to do, or how to handle
was well received.
a situation. (noun)
advise
To give counsel, recommend,
He will advise you on possible
or consult with a person.
river crossing sites.
(verb)
affect
To have an influence on.
The change in rank will affect his
(verb)
pay.
effect
Result (noun)
What is the effect of rain on the
march route's trafficability?
To cause, bring about, or
The new regulation will effect a
accomplish (verb)
change.
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