Commonly Confused Words

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

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership (e.g., their house). 'They're' is a contraction of 'they are' (e.g., they're going to the park).

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What does 'to' mean?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position (e.g., going to the store).

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What does 'too' mean?

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'Too' is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'excessively' (e.g., I want to go too; it's too hot outside).

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What does 'two' mean?

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'Two' is a number that represents the quantity 2.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership (e.g., the dog wagged its tail). 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., it's raining).

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What does 'accept' mean?

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'Accept' is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something (e.g., I accept your invitation).

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What does 'except' mean?

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'Except' is a preposition meaning 'excluding' (e.g., everyone except John came to the party).

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership (e.g., your book). 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are' (e.g., you're my friend).

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something (e.g., the weather can affect your mood).

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change (e.g., the effect of the rain was a muddy road).