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Common mistakes
Words that are similar and can cause confusion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| their | possessive form of they |
| there | in or to a particular place that is not where you are |
| they're | they are (contraction) |
| then | at a particular time in the past or future |
| than | used when comparing two things, people, situations etc |
| it's | it is (contraction) |
| its | possessive form of it |
| you're | you are (contraction) |
| your | possessive form of you |
| affect | (V) to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation |
| effect | (N) a change that is caused by an event, action etc |
| loose | (ADJ) not tight |
| lose | (V) to not win a game, argument, election, war etc |
| dessert | (N) sweet food served after the main part of a meal |
| desert | (N) a large area of land where it is always very dry, there are few plants, and there is a lot of sand or rocks |
| principal | (N) American English someone who is in charge of a school OR (ADJ) most important |
| principle | (N) a moral rule or belief about what is right and wrong, that influences how you behave |
| bare | (ADJ) naked, not covered, or empty |
| bear | (N) a large strong animal with thick fur, that eats flesh, fruit, and insects OR (V) to bravely accept or deal with a painful, difficult, or upsetting situation |
| beer | (N) an alcoholic drink made from malt and hops |
| advice | (N) an opinion you give someone about what they should do |
| advise | (V) to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something |
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