Commonly Confused Words

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lie

Back

To recline or be in a resting position. Example: I like to lie down on the couch.

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lay

Back

To put something down in a specific place. Example: Please lay the book on the table.

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who

Back

Used as a subject pronoun to refer to a person. Example: Who is coming to the party?

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whom

Back

Used as an object pronoun to refer to a person. Example: To whom are you speaking?

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their

Back

Possessive form of they. Example: Their house is beautiful.

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they're

Back

Contraction of 'they are'. Example: They're going to the movies.

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there

Back

Refers to a place or location. Example: The book is over there.

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quiet

Back

Free of noise; calm. Example: The library is a quiet place.

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quite

Back

To a certain extent; fairly. Example: The movie was quite interesting.

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advice

Back

Guidance or recommendations offered regarding a decision or course of action. Example: She gave me good advice.