Commonly Misused Words

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What is the contraction of 'who is'?

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Who's

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Complete the sentence: First complete the assignment ... begin working on your homework.

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then

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Which word is correct? ______ dog is this?

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Whose

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Fill in the blank: It's ______ problem.

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their

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How does eating too many carbohydrates ... your weight?

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affect

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

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

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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 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is used to ask about ownership.

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What is the meaning of 'than'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons.

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What is the meaning of 'then'?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence.