Commonly Misused Words

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

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'accept' mean?

Back

To receive or agree to something.

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What does 'except' mean?

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To exclude or leave out.

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

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

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What is a preposition?

Back

A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'to'.

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I am going to the store.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'too'.

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I am too tired to go out.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'two'.

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I have two apples.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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To influence or make a change.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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The result or outcome of a change.