English Commonly Confused Words and Explanations

English Commonly Confused Words and Explanations

classic – classical

a classic performance (great, memorable) – classical music (e.g. Bach, Mozart)

comic – comical

a comic masterpiece(of comedy) – comical behaviour (funny, less usual)

economic – economical

an economic miracle (in economy) – an economical car (money-saving)




electric – electrical

an electric light (powered by electricity) – an electrical fault (of electricity)

historic – historical

a historic building (with a history) – historical research (pertaining to history)

politic – political

politic behaviour (tactful, unusual) – political parties (concerned with politics)