Commonly Confused Words

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, such as 'bare' and 'bear'.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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When should 'there', 'their', and 'they're' be used?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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What does 'whose' mean?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask or indicate ownership.

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What is the meaning of 'who's'?

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'Who's' is a contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.

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How do you use 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

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What is the correct usage of 'affect' and 'effect'?

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

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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

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When should 'its' and 'it's' be used?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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What does 'principal' mean in an educational context?

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'Principal' refers to the head of a school or organization.