Friday, September 1, 2023

CONFUSING WORDS

Their / There / They're 

"Their" refers to possession (e.g., It's their home). 

"There" refers to a location (e.g., The lock is over there).

 "They're" is a contraction of "they are" (e.g., they’re going to the shop). 

Two / Too / To 

"Two" is the number 2 (e.g., I have two cars).

 "Too" means also or in excess (e.g., He wants to dance too). 

"To" is a preposition referring direction, time, or purpose (e.g., I'm going to the school).

 Flower / Flour

 "Flower" is a type of plant that produces blooms. 

 "Flour" is a powdery substance used in baking.

 Son / Sun

 "Son" refers to male child. 

 "Sun" is the star that gives out light and heat to the solar system. 

Meat / Meet

 "Meat" is an animal flesh used as food.
 "Meet" means to come into contact or to gather (e.g., let’s meet at the park)
Bear / Bare 

"Bear" is a large mammal. 

"Bare" means uncovered or naked. 

Buy / Bye / By

 "Buy" is to purchase something. 

"Bye" is a short form of "goodbye." 

"By" indicates location or authorship (e.g., by the School, written by the author).

 Right / Write / Rite

 "Right" means correct or a direction
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 "Write" is to form words on paper. 

 "Rite" refers to a religious or ceremonial act. 


Pear / Pair 

"Pear" is a type of fruit. 

"Pair" refers to two of something (e.g., a pair of boots). 

Flare / Flair


"Flare" is a sudden burst of light.

"Flair" means a special talent.




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