Frequently Confused Words

Front

What is the difference between 'too' and 'to'?

Back

'Too' means also or excessively, while 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When should 'their' be used?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by multiple people.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'to' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'To' is a preposition that indicates direction, place, or position, often used before a verb to form an infinitive.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the function of 'its' in a sentence?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a non-human subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

When is 'by' used in a sentence?

Back

'By' is a preposition used to indicate proximity or the agent performing an action.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

How do you use 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the meaning of 'its' vs 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When should 'who' and 'whom' be used?

Back

'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B