Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Discreet means cautious, careful, wary, etc.

Discrete means separate, distinct, detached, etc.

The cops should have been more discreet with their undercover operation.

The bank had discrete sections for each function.

Exception

Exception = the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted; something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule; an adverse criticism, especially on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral.

Example – Her statement was liable to exception.

Usage in Sentence: Exception to, not of.

Don’t say: This is an exception of the rule.

ü Say: This is an exception to the rule.