Commonly Confused Words

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does the verb 'know' imply in the context of knowledge acquisition?

Back

'Know' implies having information, understanding, or awareness about a subject or fact.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

How is 'a lot' used in a sentence?

Back

'A lot' is used to indicate a large quantity or degree of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

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

Back

'A' is an indefinite article used before a noun to indicate a non-specific item.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does the contraction 'It's' stand for?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

When should 'too' be used in a sentence?

Back

'Too' should be used when indicating an excessive amount or degree.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the significance of using 'know' in a sentence about history?

Back

Using 'know' indicates familiarity or understanding of historical facts or events.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is the correct usage of 'a lot' in informal writing?

Back

'A lot' is commonly used in informal writing to express a large quantity, but it should be avoided in formal writing.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Front

How do you differentiate between 'a' and 'an'?

Back

'A' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Front

What is the role of contractions like 'It's' in writing?

Back

Contractions like 'It's' make writing more conversational and can help with flow.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D