Category: English Grammar
Don’t confuse “you’re” and “your.” These words, too, are easy to tell apart if you remember that “you’re” is always a contraction for “you are.” In most other circumstances, …
Don’t confuse “it’s” and its.” A lot of people make this mistake, but it’s actually an easy one to avoid if you remember that “it’s” is always a contraction …
Don’t confuse “sit” and “set.” The difference between “sit” and “set” is very similar to the difference between “lie” and “lay.” In its most common definition, “sit” means to …
Don’t confuse “lie” and “lay.” In their verb forms, “lie” and “lay” are two of the most commonly confused words in the English language. So, if you have trouble …
Don’t confuse “further” and “farther.” “Further” can be an adverb or an adjective. As an adverb, it means to a greater degree: The disobedient child further annoyed her tired …
Don’t confuse “then” and “than.” “Then” is an adverb. It indicates a time sequence: Carrie sneezed, then blew her nose. “Than” is usually a conjunction. It indicates a comparison: …
Don’t confuse “principle” and “principal”. “Principle” is a noun. It means a basic rule or assumption: He struggled to learn the principles of geometry. “Principal” can be a noun …
Don’t confuse “stationary” and “stationery.” “Stationary” is an adjective. It means staying in one place: Judy exercised by riding the stationary bicycle. “Stationery” is a noun. It means writing …
