Commonly Confused Words!

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

Back

'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'. 'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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When do you use 'accept' vs 'except'?

Back

'Accept' means to receive something. 'Except' means to exclude something.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'their' mean?

Back

'Their' is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

Back

'There' refers to a place or location.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'they're' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When do you use 'its' vs 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'affect'?

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'effect' mean?

Back

'Effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'compliment' mean?

Back

'Compliment' is a noun or verb that means to express praise or admiration.

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CCSS.L.5.5C