Commonly Confused Words

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

When do you use 'its' vs 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the past tense of 'lead'?

Back

The past tense of 'lead' (to guide) is 'led'.

Front

What does 'it's' stand for?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

When do you use 'where' vs 'wear'?

Back

'Where' refers to a place, while 'wear' means to have clothing on your body.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of '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'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' is a possessive pronoun.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'to', 'too', and 'two' mean?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'accept' vs 'except'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the difference between 'complement' and 'compliment'?

Back

'Complement' means to complete or enhance, while 'compliment' means to praise.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A