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D - ELA
Common Usage Problems 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| them | should not be used as an adjective |
| this here, that there | do not use here and there after this and that |
| try and | do not use and after the word try, instead use to as in try to |
| use, used | make sure to include the d at the end of this word when needed |
| who's | a contraction of who is or who has |
| whose | the possessive form of who, shows ownership |
| your | the possessive form of you, shows ownership |
| you're | a contraction of you are |
| way, ways | use way when referring to distance |
| when, where | do not use these words incorrectly to begin a definition |
| a | use this word before words with consonant sounds |
| an | use this word before words with vowel sounds |