Commonly Misused Words

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

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'. 'Their' is a possessive adjective indicating ownership. 'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'accept' mean?

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To accept means to receive or agree to something.

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What does 'except' mean?

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Except means to exclude or leave out.

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When should you use 'than'?

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'Than' is used for making comparisons.

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When should you use 'then'?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or sequence.

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

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'Your' is a possessive adjective indicating ownership. 'You're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'. 'Whose' is a possessive form used to ask about ownership.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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

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