PPT: Vocabulary | English Language & Comprehension for SSC CGL PDF Download

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V o c a b u l a r y
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V o c a b u l a r y
Expect vs. Except vs. Accept
Expect
To anticipate or look forward 
to something. 
I expect him to arrive by 
noon.
Except
Excluding something or 
someone. 
Everyone attended except 
John.
Accept
To receive or agree to 
something. 
She accepted the job offer.
Tip: Think of "except" as "exclusion" and "accept" as "agreement." These three words sound similar but 
have completely different meanings and uses in sentences.
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V o c a b u l a r y
Expect vs. Except vs. Accept
Expect
To anticipate or look forward 
to something. 
I expect him to arrive by 
noon.
Except
Excluding something or 
someone. 
Everyone attended except 
John.
Accept
To receive or agree to 
something. 
She accepted the job offer.
Tip: Think of "except" as "exclusion" and "accept" as "agreement." These three words sound similar but 
have completely different meanings and uses in sentences.
Rain vs. Reign vs. Rein
Rain
Water droplets falling from the 
atmosphere. 
It rained heavily last night.
Reign
The period a ruler holds power. 
Queen Elizabeth's reign lasted 
for decades.
Rein
A strap used to control a horse, 
or control over something. 
Keep a tight rein on expenses.
Tip: "Reign" relates to royalty, while "rein" refers to control. These homophones sound identical but have 
completely different meanings and contexts.
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V o c a b u l a r y
Expect vs. Except vs. Accept
Expect
To anticipate or look forward 
to something. 
I expect him to arrive by 
noon.
Except
Excluding something or 
someone. 
Everyone attended except 
John.
Accept
To receive or agree to 
something. 
She accepted the job offer.
Tip: Think of "except" as "exclusion" and "accept" as "agreement." These three words sound similar but 
have completely different meanings and uses in sentences.
Rain vs. Reign vs. Rein
Rain
Water droplets falling from the 
atmosphere. 
It rained heavily last night.
Reign
The period a ruler holds power. 
Queen Elizabeth's reign lasted 
for decades.
Rein
A strap used to control a horse, 
or control over something. 
Keep a tight rein on expenses.
Tip: "Reign" relates to royalty, while "rein" refers to control. These homophones sound identical but have 
completely different meanings and contexts.
Hair vs. Heir vs. Air
Hair
Thread-like 
strands growing 
from the body. 
She has long black 
hair.
Heir
A person legally 
entitled to inherit. 
The king's heir will 
take the throne.
Air
The invisible 
gaseous 
substance we 
breathe. 
Fresh air is good 
for health.
Tip: "Heir" is pronounced with a silent "H", while "hair" is 
pronounced with the "H" sound. These three words sound 
similar but have entirely different meanings and spellings.
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V o c a b u l a r y
Expect vs. Except vs. Accept
Expect
To anticipate or look forward 
to something. 
I expect him to arrive by 
noon.
Except
Excluding something or 
someone. 
Everyone attended except 
John.
Accept
To receive or agree to 
something. 
She accepted the job offer.
Tip: Think of "except" as "exclusion" and "accept" as "agreement." These three words sound similar but 
have completely different meanings and uses in sentences.
Rain vs. Reign vs. Rein
Rain
Water droplets falling from the 
atmosphere. 
It rained heavily last night.
Reign
The period a ruler holds power. 
Queen Elizabeth's reign lasted 
for decades.
Rein
A strap used to control a horse, 
or control over something. 
Keep a tight rein on expenses.
Tip: "Reign" relates to royalty, while "rein" refers to control. These homophones sound identical but have 
completely different meanings and contexts.
Hair vs. Heir vs. Air
Hair
Thread-like 
strands growing 
from the body. 
She has long black 
hair.
Heir
A person legally 
entitled to inherit. 
The king's heir will 
take the throne.
Air
The invisible 
gaseous 
substance we 
breathe. 
Fresh air is good 
for health.
Tip: "Heir" is pronounced with a silent "H", while "hair" is 
pronounced with the "H" sound. These three words sound 
similar but have entirely different meanings and spellings.
Ball vs. Bawl and Barren vs. Baron
Ball vs. Bawl
Ball: A round object used in sports. 
He kicked the ball into the goal.
Ba wl: To cry loudly. 
The baby bawled all night.
Barren vs. Baron
Barr en: Infertile, unproductive. 
The land was barren due to drought.
Bar on: A title of nobility or someone with great 
influence. 
He is a baron in the oil industry.
Tip: Imagine a "ball" bouncing and "bawl" being loud crying. "Barren" relates to emptiness, while "baron" 
is about power and influence.