Mayfield Commonly Misused Words

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What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to a time or sequence.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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When do you use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

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How do you use 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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

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What is the correct usage of 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the meaning of 'who' vs 'whom'?

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

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What does 'fewer' mean compared to 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used for countable nouns, while 'less' is used for uncountable nouns.

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What is the difference between 'lie' and 'lay'?

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'Lie' means to recline, while 'lay' means to place something down.