Commonly Confused Words

Question 1

What is the difference between….

Their
There
They’re

Answer 1

Their- is used to show ownership
there- refers to a place or location
they’re- is the contraction of the words “they are”

Question 2

What is the difference between….

Affect
Effect

Tips: substitute the word “alter.”
If “alter ” fits use affect
If “result ” fits use effect

Answer 2

affect : a verb, meaning to influence or have an impact on
something
effect : is a noun, the result of being affected (either positive
or negative) by something

Question 3

What is the difference between…

could’ve
could of

Answer 3

could’ve : Could have refers to a possibility, the ability to fulfill something.
could of : is NEVER correct!

Question 4

What is the difference between…

loose
lose

Answer 4

loose : is an adjective that means “not tight.”
lose : is a verb that means “to fail to win, to misplace, or to free oneself from something or someone.”

Question 5

What is the difference between…
were
we’re
where
wear

Answer 5

Were : past tense of “be”
Where : adverb to define a location or
place
We’re : is the contraction of the
words “we” & “are”
Wear : a verb: put on OR erode away

Question 6

What is the difference between…
your
you’re

Answer 6

Your : indicates possession
You’re : is the contraction of the words “you” & “are”
it uses an APOSTROPHE in place of the missing letter

Question 7

what is the difference between…
than
then

Answer 7

Than : is a conjunction used in comparisons. HINT: Than is used to compare
Then : indicates time or consequence; as a transition showing cause & effect: if…..then…

Question 8

what is the difference between…
whether
weather

Answer 8

whether : is a conjunction that expresses doubt or
choice between two possibilities.
weather : is a noun that refers to the state of the
atmosphere