1. Breach vs. Breech

  • Breach (noun/verb):
  • Breech (noun):

2. Cache vs. Cash

  • Cache (noun):
  • Cash (noun):

3. Cite vs. Site

  • Cite (verb):
  • Site (noun):

4. Elicit vs. Illicit

  • Elicit (verb):
  • Illicit (adjective):

5. Faint vs. Feint

  • Faint (adjective):
  • Feint (noun/verb):

6. Peak vs. Pique

  • Peak (noun):
  • Pique (noun):

Practice Questions:

  1. Choose the correct word for each blank:
    a) The manager tried to (elicit/illicit) feedback from the team about the project.
    b) They hid the gold coins in a secret (cache/cash) under the floorboards.
    c) The climber reached the (peak/pique) of Mount Everest after months of preparation.
    d) The soldier aimed at the enemy but noticed a problem with the (breech/breach) of his rifle.
  2. Write one sentence for each word in a pair to demonstrate their correct usage.
    Example: Cite and Site:

    • “The student was careful to cite all sources in her research paper.”
    • “The archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site.”