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Take someone or something for someone or something else, as in I'm sorry, I mistook you for her sister, or Don't mistake that friendly smile for good intentions; he's a tough competitor. [c. 1600]
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WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
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Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
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missus, missy, mist, mistakable, mistake, mistake for, mistaken, mistakenly, mistal, Mistassini, mistbow
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