Can You Tell The Difference

By: Jalen Flournoy October 15, 2010 Mr.Peterkin 7-2

ALTERALTAR

Altar’s Definition

a raised, typically flat-topped structure (table) or area where religious ceremonies are performed

http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861584927/altar.html

Altar’s SentenceWhen the pastor is in church he uses an altar while he is giving his serves.

Alter’s Definition

to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/alter

Alter’s SentenceMy sister has alter ego when we play an game or something.

 The Mnemonic

Remember that they must go to the altAr first in order to promise not to alter their feelings for each other. Since "A" is the first letter in the alphabet, use it to remember that the altar comes first in the marriage--alteration usually comes after they have been married awhile.