Tricky Words

Front

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

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'there' refers to a place.

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What does 'lose' mean?

Back

To lose means to not win or to misplace something.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

When should you use 'further' vs 'farther'?

Back

'Farther' refers to physical distance, while 'further' refers to figurative distance or degree.

Front

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

Back

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

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What does 'loose' mean?

Back

Loose means not tight or free from constraint.

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What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters.

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What does 'its' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Its' shows possession, indicating that something belongs to it.

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What is the meaning of 'further' in a sentence?

Back

'Further' can mean to a greater degree or to advance something.

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What is the purpose of using 'they're' in a sentence?

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'They're' is used to indicate that a group of people or things is performing an action.