Frequently Confused Words

The shelf was (a)   high for my little brother to reach.

If I don't wear sunscreen, (a)   I will get a very bad sunburn.

It's very cold outside. I hope (a)   going to wear a jacket today.

The students worked on (a)   science projects after school.

I think (a)   ready for the math test.

It means "in that place," the opposite of "here."

• they're

• there

• their

It means "as well," "also." Can also show excess.

• two

• to

• too

Something that is produced by a cause; a result.

• affect

• effect

To act on; to cause an effect or change in.

• effect

• affect

is used for comparison.

• then

• than