Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'whether' and 'weather'?

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'Whether' is used to express a choice or condition, while 'weather' refers to the state of the atmosphere (e.g., sunny, rainy).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'two' mean?

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'Two' is the number that comes after one and before three. It represents a quantity of 2.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What is the meaning of 'by'?

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'By' is a preposition used to indicate the means of achieving something or the location next to something.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What is the difference between 'where' and 'wear'?

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'Where' is used to ask about a place or location, while 'wear' means to have clothing or accessories on one's body.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'chose' mean?

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'Chose' is the past tense of 'choose', meaning to have selected or picked something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'to'?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does 'too' mean?

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'Too' means also or excessively.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the difference between 'buy' and 'bye'?

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'Buy' means to purchase something, while 'bye' is a short form of goodbye.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'were' mean?

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'Were' is the past tense of 'are', used to indicate a state of being.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What is the meaning of 'choose'?

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'Choose' means to select or pick something from a range of options.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6