Commonly Confused Words

Commonly Confused Words

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct usage of 'accept' and 'except'?

Back

'Accept' means to receive something, while 'except' means to exclude.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Back

'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Back

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'affect' mean in a sentence?

Back

To influence or make a change in something.

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