Word Choice - ACT English
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What is the difference between "imply" and "infer"?
What is the difference between "imply" and "infer"?
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Imply = to suggest indirectly (speaker/writer does this); "Infer" = to conclude from evidence (reader does this)
Imply = to suggest indirectly (speaker/writer does this); "Infer" = to conclude from evidence (reader does this)
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What is the difference between "indicate" and "prove"?
What is the difference between "indicate" and "prove"?
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“Indicate” suggests something is likely; “prove” shows certainty supported by strong evidence.
“Indicate” suggests something is likely; “prove” shows certainty supported by strong evidence.
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What is the difference between "suggest" and "confirm"?
What is the difference between "suggest" and "confirm"?
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“Suggest” offers a possible explanation; “confirm” verifies it as true.
“Suggest” offers a possible explanation; “confirm” verifies it as true.
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What is the difference between "imply" and "state"?
What is the difference between "imply" and "state"?
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“Imply” means hinting at something indirectly; “state” means saying it clearly and directly.
“Imply” means hinting at something indirectly; “state” means saying it clearly and directly.
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What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
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“Affect” is a verb meaning to influence; “effect” is a noun meaning the result.
“Affect” is a verb meaning to influence; “effect” is a noun meaning the result.
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What is the difference between "assure" and "ensure"?
What is the difference between "assure" and "ensure"?
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“Assure” means to comfort or promise; “ensure” means to guarantee or make certain.
“Assure” means to comfort or promise; “ensure” means to guarantee or make certain.
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What is the difference between "ensure" and "insure"?
What is the difference between "ensure" and "insure"?
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“Ensure” means to guarantee; “insure” relates to insurance or financial protection.
“Ensure” means to guarantee; “insure” relates to insurance or financial protection.
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Make concise: "The reason for the delay was due to the fact that new parts arrived late."
Make concise: "The reason for the delay was due to the fact that new parts arrived late."
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The delay occurred because new parts arrived late.
The delay occurred because new parts arrived late.
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Revise for brevity: "In spite of the fact that it was raining, we continued."
Revise for brevity: "In spite of the fact that it was raining, we continued."
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Although it was raining, we continued. / "Despite the rain, we continued."
Although it was raining, we continued. / "Despite the rain, we continued."
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Choose a positive connotation to replace "stubborn" in "Her stubborn effort paid off" with a word that fits a positive profile.
Choose a positive connotation to replace "stubborn" in "Her stubborn effort paid off" with a word that fits a positive profile.
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persistent or "tenacious"
persistent or "tenacious"
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Use the correct word: "The policy will (affect/effect) attendance."
Use the correct word: "The policy will (affect/effect) attendance."
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affect
In general, "affect" is a verb and "effect" is a noun
affect In general, "affect" is a verb and "effect" is a noun
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What is the difference between "fewer" and "less"?
What is the difference between "fewer" and "less"?
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“Fewer” refers to countable items; “less” refers to uncountable quantities.
“Fewer” refers to countable items; “less” refers to uncountable quantities.
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What is the difference between "accept" and "except"?
What is the difference between "accept" and "except"?
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“Accept” means to receive or agree; “except” means excluding.
“Accept” means to receive or agree; “except” means excluding.
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What is the difference between "cite," site," and "sight"?
What is the difference between "cite," site," and "sight"?
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“Cite” means to reference; “site” means a location; “sight” relates to vision.
“Cite” means to reference; “site” means a location; “sight” relates to vision.
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What is the difference between "principal" and "principle"?
What is the difference between "principal" and "principle"?
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“Principal” means main or can refer to a school leader; “principle” means a rule or belief.
“Principal” means main or can refer to a school leader; “principle” means a rule or belief.
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What is the difference between "compose" and "comprise"?
What is the difference between "compose" and "comprise"?
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“Compose” means to make up; “comprise” means to include or contain.
“Compose” means to make up; “comprise” means to include or contain.
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What is the difference between "effective" and "efficient"?
What is the difference between "effective" and "efficient"?
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“Effective” means something works well; “efficient” means it works well with minimal waste or effort.
“Effective” means something works well; “efficient” means it works well with minimal waste or effort.
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What is the difference between "affordable" and "cheap"?
What is the difference between "affordable" and "cheap"?
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“Affordable” suggests reasonably priced; “cheap” can imply low quality.
“Affordable” suggests reasonably priced; “cheap” can imply low quality.
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What is the difference between "persuade" and "inform"?
What is the difference between "persuade" and "inform"?
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“Persuade” means to convince; “inform” means to give facts or knowledge.
“Persuade” means to convince; “inform” means to give facts or knowledge.
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Make this more concise: "She is a person who enjoys reading."
Make this more concise: "She is a person who enjoys reading."
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She enjoys reading.
She enjoys reading.
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