Answer:
1. Eligible (meaning something or someone that is qualified) - He is eligible for the post of Headmaster of the school.
Illegible (something that is difficult to read)- Most doctor's handwritings are illegible for the common people.
2. Accept (to take or receive)- Please accept this small token of appreciation from our family.
Except (to be excluded from)- Everyone wants to go for a walk except my father.
3. Alter (to change)- He wants to alter the layout of the whole project.
Altar (a place of sacrifice)- God advised the priests to offer the sacrifices at the altar.
Explanation:
The given pairs of words are homonyms, meaning they have the same sound or pronunciation but have different spelling and meanings. Such words are easily confused and misused.
Sentences using these word pairs are as follows-
1. Eligible (meaning something or someone that is qualified) - He is eligible for the post of Headmaster of the school.
Illegible (something that is difficult to read)- Most doctor's handwritings are illegible for the common people.
2. Accept (to take or receive)- Please accept this small token of appreciation from our family.
Except (to be excluded from)- Everyone wants to go for a walk except my father.
3. Alter (to change)- He wants to alter the layout of the whole project.
Altar (a place of sacrifice)- God advised the priests to offer the sacrifices at the altar.
