Commonly Confused Words

Front

They’re (they-er)

Back

They’re going to the park after school.

Front

All ready (awl red-ee)

Back

We are all ready to leave for the trip.

Front

Reign (rayn)

Back

The queen’s reign lasted for 50 years.

Front

Rein (rayn)

Back

She held the horse’s rein tightly while riding.

Front

Incite (in-site)

Back

The coach’s speech helped incite excitement in the team.

Front

Sensor (sen-ser)

Back

The automatic door has a sensor that makes it open when you walk near.

Front

Insight (in-site)

Back

His advice gave me insight into how to solve the problem.

Front

Borough (bur-oh)

Back

New York City has five boroughs, including Brooklyn and Queens.

Front

Burrow (bur-oh)

Back

The rabbit dug a burrow under the tree.

Front

Their (thair)

Back

Their dog loves to play in the backyard.