Commonly Confused Words

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then

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Used to indicate a time in the future or as a consequence of something. Example: If you finish your homework, then you can play outside.

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than

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Used for making comparisons. Example: She is taller than her brother.

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to

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A preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position. Example: I am going to the store.

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two

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The number 2. Example: I have two apples.

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too

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An adverb meaning also or excessively. Example: I want to go too.

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there

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

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their

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A possessive pronoun indicating ownership. Example: Their house is big.

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they're

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A contraction of 'they are'. Example: They're going to the park.

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passed

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The past tense of 'pass', meaning to move past something. Example: She passed the test.

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past

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Referring to a time before the present. Example: In the past, people used horses for transportation.