Commonly Confused Words!

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

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

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When do you use 'accept' vs 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive something. 'Except' means to exclude something.

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What does 'their' mean?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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

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

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'Its' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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What is the meaning of 'affect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used with countable nouns, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

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What does 'compliment' mean?

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'Compliment' is a noun or verb that means to express praise or admiration.