Mastering Commonly Misused Words in English
February 1, 2025Lesson Focus: Difference between commonly misused words (e.g., your vs. you’re, affect vs. effect)
Many English learners struggle with words that sound the same but have different meanings. Let’s look at some of the most commonly confused words and how to use them correctly!
| Word Pair | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| Your / You’re | Your book is on the table. (Possessive) / You’re doing a great job! (You are) |
| Affect / Effect | The weather can affect my mood. (Verb: to influence) / The effect of the rain was a cooler temperature. (Noun: the result) |
Practice Challenge:
Write a sentence using their, there, and they’re correctly in the comments!