Common Errors

Front

What is the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'?

Back

'Lose' means to misplace something or not win, while 'loose' means not tight or free.

Front

What does 'allowed' mean?

Back

'Allowed' means having permission to do something.

Front

What is the contraction 'it's' short for?

Back

'It's' is short for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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.

Front

What does 'their' refer to?

Back

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

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

'There' is an adverb used to indicate a place or location.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is a common error when using 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

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

Front

What is the meaning of 'affect' in a sentence?

Back

'Affect' is used to describe how something influences or changes something else.

Front

What is the meaning of 'effect' in a sentence?

Back

'Effect' refers to the outcome or result of a particular influence.