Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive something willingly, while 'except' means to exclude something.

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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What does 'there' refer to?

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'There' is an adverb used to indicate a place or location.

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What is the meaning of 'whose'?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

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

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

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What does 'it's' mean?

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

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'their' indicate?

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

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What is the meaning of 'who's'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

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What does 'whose' indicate in a question?

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'Whose' is used to inquire about the owner of something.