Practice Typing Words

Part of your practice typing or word processing is to learn to recognize words that sound alike but are of a different meaning.

For example to know the difference between words that look alike or sound alike take a look at the word meter and metre.

If you are typing an article, letter or other document do you know if you are choosing the right or the wrong word? 

If you are not acquainted with these words that sound alike but has a different meaning choosing the wrong word can or will change the meaning of the sentence. 

This can be embarrassing to you the typist and the recipient of the document; not forgetting the reputation of your Company if you are employed.

I am sure that you will always want your Company to be well spoken of at all times even in written communication.

This is where a Dictionary comes in.  It is very useful for you when creating documents.

Why use a Dictionary?

To make the right choice of words use a dictionary. It can be your lifeline. It should never be far away from you. Looking up the meaning of the words will help you to make the right decision.

Listed below are words in pairs. They can confuse you. Which is the right one to choose?

Practice typing words in pairs - Part 1

1. accept - to receive, to believe, to take responsibility
2. except - to exclude, to leave out
3. advice - opinion given or offered
4. advise - to give an opinion, to recommend
5. biannual - twice a year
6. biennial - every two years
7. check - to test for accuracy
8. cheque - a bank draft or bill

Practice typing words - Part 2  

1. complement - that which completes
2. compliment - praise, commendation
3. continual - every frequent
4. continuous- unbroken, without stopping
5. council - advisory
6. counsel - advice, opinion
7. dependant - someone who depends on another
8. dependent - depending on, subordinate to

Practice typing words in pairs Part 3 

1. eligible - fit to be chosen
2. illegible - incapable of being read
3. especial - exceptional
4. special - particular, beyond the usual
5. expand - to develop
6. expend - to use up, to spend money
7. illicit - not permitted

Practice typing words in pairs
Part 4 

1. elicit - to extract, to draw out
2. meter - instrument for recording, measuring
3. metre - verse, rhythm, unit of length
4. personal - one's own, private, individual
5. personnel - staff or employees of a company
6. practice - performance, customary
7. practise - to put into action
8. principal - first in rank or importance, sum of
9. principle - fundamental truth
10. stationary - standing in one place
11. stationery - writing materials

You can also click the link below to make sure your practice typing of words are spelt correctly before printing.

When in doubt you should always look up the word. When more than one meaning is given for a word take care to select the meaning which fits the sense of the topic or subject.

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