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Commonly Confused Words

Why This Matters for Nursing: Using the wrong word can change meaning entirely. "Affect" vs. "effect" in a patient note could cause confusion. Clear word choice ensures accurate communication.

What You Need to Know

Many English words sound alike (homophones) or look similar but have different meanings. The TEAS tests your ability to choose the correct word.

There / Their / They're — At a Glance there 📍 Location / Place Contains "here" t + HERE = place "The chart is over there." = location their 👥 Possession Contains "heir" heir = one who inherits "The nurses updated their charts." = ownership they're 🔄 They + Are Contraction they + are = they're "They're going to review the case." = they are

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