Commonly Confused Words

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'your' mean?

Back

'Your' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to you.

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What does 'you're' mean?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What is the correct usage of 'affect'?

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'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'effect'?

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'Effect' is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

Front

When do we use 'sense'?

Back

'Sense' refers to a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus.

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When do we use 'since'?

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'Since' is used to indicate a point in time or a reason.

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What is the meaning of 'its'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a thing or animal.

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What is the meaning of 'it's'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'than' indicate?

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'Than' is used in comparisons.