Confusing Words

Front

What is the difference between 'passed' and 'past'?

Back

'Passed' is the past tense of 'pass', meaning to move past something. 'Past' refers to a time that has already happened.

Front

What does 'you're' mean?

Back

'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'. It is used to describe something about the person being addressed.

Front

When do we use 'are' instead of 'our'?

Back

'Are' is a verb used to indicate existence or presence, while 'our' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'they're'?

Back

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'. It is used to describe something about a group of people.

Front

What does 'threw' mean?

Back

'Threw' is the past tense of 'throw', meaning to propel something with force through the air.

Front

What is the meaning of 'through'?

Back

'Through' indicates movement from one side to another or a passage.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

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

Front

When do we use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What does 'hour' mean?

Back

'Hour' is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

Front

What is the meaning of 'passed'?

Back

'Passed' is the past tense of 'pass', meaning to go by or move past something.