Frequently confused words Frequently and Commonly Confused Words there their theyre to too two accept except its its buy bye by your youre loose lose where were wear then than life live Frequently Confused Words ID: 773760
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Frequently confused words? Frequently and Commonly Confused Words there theirthey’re totootwo acceptexcept itsit’s buybyeby youryou’re looselose wherewerewear thenthan life live
Frequently Confused Words There are many words in our English language that are spelled the same, sound the exact same, but have different meanings. Ex: pitcher, pitcher Then, there are many words in our language that sound exactly alike, but are spelled differently. Ex: knight, night Then, there are words that do not have the same spelling, pronunciation, or meaning, but are often confusing words to write. Ex: life, live These are YOUR frequently confused words!
There, Their, and They’re There: At or in that place. (HINT: There has the word HERE inside of it: Remember, there is at or in that place)Look over there for your keys!Their: Possessive Pronoun: belonging to them. With their, people own something: They drove their car to the store.They’re: They’re is a contraction: They are. When using they’re, see if it works by separating the contraction into “they are.” They’re getting ready for school.They are getting ready for school.
Buy, Bye, and By Buy: Buy is a verb that means to purchase. Beau’s mom had to buy new soccer cleats for his game. Bye: Bye is a greeting of departure.Mrs. Bush yelled, “Bye!” to her students as they went home.By: By is a preposition that means near, beside, or through. Henry’s soccer ball was sitting by the door.
Your and You’re Your You’re You’re is a contraction. It’s stands for You are.When using you’re, try to separate the contraction to see if it fits. You’re my best friend in the world!You are my best friend in the world! Your is a possessive adjective. It shows ownership. Your homework should be turned in tomorrow.Please bring your lunch to school tomorrow.Your is found in front of a noun showing that it is “ yours,” or that you own it.
To, Too, and Two To: Has “two” functions: 1. As a preposition: to the store; to the restaurantAs a helping verb: to study; to eat; to help 1. I am going to Italy over the summer. 2. I want to study with Sarah.Too: Has “two” functions: 1. A synonym for also: Can I come, too? Excessively, “too” much: too full1. I am going, too. 2. I was too tired to drive home. Two: A number: two apples There were two cookies left over from the party.
Accept and Except Accept Except Except means unless or excluding.Colt likes to talk except when he is in class.Chipper likes to smiles except when his mother won’t give him her food. To accept is to receive something such as tea or a student into a school.Trey accepted the invitation to his cousin’s party.James had to accept the gift his teacher gave him, or it would be rude.
Then and Than Then Than Than is a conjunction used in comparisons.Brady is faster than Emma.Emma is faster than Ezra. Then has multiple meanings: Then : next- I ate breakfast. Then, I brushed my teeth.Then: That point in time- I will be home soon. Call me then .Then: In addition- If you want dessert, then you must eat your dinner.
Where, Were , Wear: These actually do not sound alike, but the spelling of these words are similar, which makes these confusing words. Where: At what place Where is your homework? Where are we going on vacation?Were: The past plural of the verb is They were having a blast at the party.Wear: To ClotheWhat uniform will we wear to our game Friday?
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My mom said that she would ______ me my favorite game for Christmas. buybye by
________ going to Disney World for spring break. theirthey’re there
Caroline and Ansley are going ___ dance class after school tomorrow. twotoo to
I love to play in the rain ______ when it thunders! acceptexcept affecteffect
_______ are you going after school today? WearW ereWhere
Maggie wanted to pet _____ dog, but they said he would bite. they’retheir there
Have you looked over ______ for the keys that you lost? they’retheir there
Cassidy wanted to ______ her white jersey to the game tomorrow. werewhere wear
________ going to make a 100 on the test if you study hard. Your Their You’reThere