Frequently Confused Words

Front

What is the difference between 'too' and 'to'?

Back

'Too' means also or excessively, while 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'their' signify in a sentence?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by multiple people.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

When should 'than' be used in a sentence?

Back

'Than' is used for making comparisons between two things.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What is the purpose of the word 'then' in a conditional statement?

Back

'Then' indicates a consequence or result that follows from a condition.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

How does 'affect' differ from 'effect'?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the meaning of 'to' in the context of direction?

Back

'To' indicates movement toward a specific destination.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the role of 'too' in a sentence?

Back

'Too' can be used to indicate that something is excessive or to mean 'also'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the function of 'their' in a possessive context?

Back

'Their' shows that something belongs to them, indicating possession.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

When is 'than' used in comparative sentences?

Back

'Than' is used to compare two different entities or qualities.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'then' imply in logical reasoning?

Back

'Then' implies a logical conclusion or result that follows from a premise.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D