Let's test your knowledge!

1. I (advice, advise) you to listen to your parents.
2. Please don't (breathe, breath) in my face.
3. I hope to visit the (capital, capitol) building before I leave.
4. My husband's personality (complements, compliments) mine perfectly.

*check back in 5 to see how you did!

Commonly Confused Words
Test Answers

1. I advise you to listen to your parents.
2. Please don't breathe in my face.
3. I hope to visit the capitol building before I leave.
4. My husband's personality complements mine perfectly.

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