LESSON 2.42
Misused Words
That Begin with the Letter B
Barter vs. Haggle
Barter means to purchase something with items or services.
Jimmy bartered with Melissa: His backpack for her X-Men comic book.
Haggle means to negotiate a price.
Angela went into the used car dealer ready to haggle for the car she wanted.
Born vs. Borne
Born means to be birthed.
I was born the day the Twin Towers were attacked.
Borne means to carry something, especially disease.
Bubonic plaque was borne by ticks.
Breath vs. Breathe
Breath is a noun that refers to an inhale or exhale.
The parents were thrilled at their baby’s first breath.
Breathe is a verb that refers to an inhale or exhale.
I kept inwardly saying, Breathe! as I fought to revise the drowning victim.
Buy vs. By vs. Bye
Buy means to purchase something.
I would like to buy a dog, please.
By means to be close to something or to indicate who did something.
To think, I was standing by a masterpiece painted by Picasso.
Bye is short for “goodbye.”
Say bye to the island as we take off.
Individual or Small Group Activity
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Individual or Small Group Activity
Complete the exercises: Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan