Commonly Confused Words

Part 1

A lotA lot is 2 words not one

alot

its, it’s

Its shows possession or ownership.

It’s is a contraction of “it is.”

it’s = it is

The dog ateits food.

It’s a great day..

there, they’re, their

There is the place. They’re is a contraction of “they are.” Their shows ownership (belonging to someone).

I am going there.

They’re my friends.

Their books are on the table.

two, to, too

Two is the number 2.To is a preposition.Too means also or in

addition.

I have two feet.

I’m going to school.

I like pizza too.

II must always be capitalized.

i

are, our

Are is a verb. Our shows ownership (belonging to us).

Our house is blue.

We are going.

where, were

Where is a place. Were is a verb.

Where is the game?

We were playing basketball.

principal, principle

Principal is the main person or main thing. (The principal is your pal.)

A principle is a rule.

I’m the principal.

Fairness is an important principle.

no, know

No is the opposite of yes. Know means to have information.

No! Don’t go there.

I know how to skateboard.

new, knew

New is the opposite of old. Knew is the past tense of to know.

I’m new at this school.

I knew where to go.

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