Use the right word

Some English words are often misused.  Words that sound alike but are spelled differently are called "homophones."  


Here are two pair of the most commonly misused homophones:

ACCEPT- means to receive something
The store will accept your return if you can produce a sales receipt..


EXCEPT- means to take or to leave something out
Will you line up all the boys against the wall except the boys who play in the band.


AFFECT- means to influence.
If you get less than eight hours of sleep a night it will affect your mood the next day.


EFFECT- It can be used as a noun -- result
The effect of the virus on children is inconclusive
Or it could be used as a verb --to accomplish
We wanted to effect change in our organization's retirement plans.