Commonly Misused Words

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

Back

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

Front

Choose the correct word: She went _ the store with her mother.

Back

The correct word is 'to'.

Front

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

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to you, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Front

Choose the correct word: It looks like ________________________ going to rain outside.

Back

The correct word is 'it's', which is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What part of speech is 'to'?

Back

'To' is a preposition.

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What does 'too' mean?

Back

'Too' means also or excessively.

Front

What is the meaning of 'two'?

Back

'Two' is the number 2.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

'There' refers to a place or location.

Front

What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to them.