L.4.1G Correctly Use Frequently Confused Words
Grade Level: High School
To/Too/Two
I bet you’re thinking… Do I really have to do this? This will take me two hours! I bet you’re not too pleased! But this is easy!
To
Definition: Expressing motion or direction toward a point
Example: I am going to the grocery store.
Too
Definition: In addition, also
Example: Can I go to the grocery store, too?
Two
Definition: Number
Example: Pick up two apples for me at the store.
Affect/Effect
You may think that this is torture and affecting you the wrong way, but the effect of knowing this in the long run will only help you!
Affect
Definition: To influence (a verb)
Example: The lack of taking a shower will affect the way you smell.
Effect
Definition: The result (a noun)
Example: The effect of not taking a shower is smelling.
Your/You’re
I bet you’re aggravated right now because your teacher wants you to know this, but it’s just a lot of information! This is why I am here to help!
Your
Definition: indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person
Example: I can’t wait to go to the mall withyoursister Saturday!
You’re
Definition: a contraction of you are
Example: You’regoing to the mall with Saturday, aren’t you?
Who/Whom
Who seriously cares about grammar right? To whom are you listening? To me! So let’s learn!
Who
Definition: Who is a subject.
Example:Who will go to prom with me?
Whom
Definition: Used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition: "whom did go to prom with?"
Example: I don’t care whom you ask to prom.
There/Their/They’re
Are there any reasons why we need to be learning this? They’re many reasons! Everyone and their friends need to have these words memorized.
There
Definition:Talking about a place or location
Example: I left my car over there this morning.
Their
Definition:Shows ownership or belonging
Example: The twins left their car at the school.
They’re
Definition:Contraction of they and are
Example:They’re going to meet us at the school tomorrow.
Its/It’s
It’s now time to end with our last one! Don’t forget its meaning!
Its
Definition: possessive pronoun meaning
Example: An elephant is known for itstruck.
It’s
Definition: contraction for it is
Example: It’sa beautiful day to go to the zoo!