commonly confused words

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

When do you use 'between' instead of 'among'?

Back

Use 'between' when referring to two items or people, and 'among' when referring to three or more.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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What does 'their' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'site'?

Back

'Site' refers to a location or place, especially where something is being built or has been built.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'cite' mean?

Back

'Cite' means to quote or refer to a source of information.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'sight'?

Back

'Sight' refers to the ability to see or a view.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'it's' stand for?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

When should you use 'affect' vs 'effect'?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'accept' mean?

Back

'Accept' means to receive or agree to something.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C