Confusing Words

Front

What is the difference between 'whose' and 'who's'?

Back

'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership, while 'who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

Front

Choose the correct form: Their, There, or They're?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, 'There' refers to a place, and 'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What does 'which' mean in a question?

Back

'Which' is used to ask about a specific choice among a set of options.

Front

What is the meaning of 'you're'?

Back

'You're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Front

When do you use 'threw' vs 'through'?

Back

'Threw' is the past tense of 'throw', while 'through' refers to moving in one side and out of the other.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What does 'their' indicate?

Back

'Their' is used to show that something belongs to them.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'where' and 'wear'?

Back

'Where' refers to a place, while 'wear' means to have clothing on your body.

Front

What does 'to', 'too', and 'two' mean?

Back

'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

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