10 common grammar mistakes

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

Back

Affect is a verb meaning to influence something. Effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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When do we use 'there', 'they're', and 'their'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'their' shows possession.

Front

What does 'affect' mean in a sentence?

Back

Affect means to have an impact on something, like 'Losing sleep can affect your concentration.'

Front

What is the correct form: 'you're', 'your', or 'yore'?

Back

'You're' is a contraction for 'you are', 'your' shows possession, and 'yore' refers to a time long ago.

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When should you use 'me' instead of 'I'?

Back

'Me' is used as an object in a sentence, while 'I' is used as a subject.

Front

What is a common mistake with 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What does 'who's' mean?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

Front

What is the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

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When do we use 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is the correct usage of 'fewer' and 'less'?

Back

'Fewer' is used for countable items, while 'less' is used for uncountable quantities.