Commonly Confused English Terms - Homophones
A lesson for learning commonly confused English words and contractions. The meaning and grammar of the words is included to help your student learn the correct terminology.
Use these examples for the beginning of the lesson and then ask for examples. You could try to write sentences that used the most examples, it's often fun to read and a great way to remember the rules.
To (Preposition)
It is used to show the link between a noun or pronoun (object of the preposition) and another word in the sentence.
Example: Harry took his bottle to bed.
Too (Adverb)
It can be used to mean also or it can mean very.
Example: Harry will go to the beach, too. (also)
Example: Beth said the test was too hard. (very)
Two (Number)
It means 2 in counting.
Example: There were two kittens in the box.
You're (Contraction) of 'you are'. It can only be used for the words you are.
Example: You're (you are) too young to drive a car.
Your (Possessive adjective) It is used before a noun.
Example: Your chairs should be stacked.
It's (Contraction) for 'it is'. It can only be used in place of the words it is.
Example: It's (it is) a cold morning.
Its (Possessive pronoun) It is used to show ownership or a relationship.
Example: The cat ate its dinner.
They're (Contraction) for 'they are'. It is only used in place of the words they are.
Example: They're (they are) going out to dinner next week.
There (Adverb) as indicates a place OR is a word that is an introductory word to a sentence.
Example: There are five girls in the pool. (There is an introductory word in this sentence and is not the subject of the sentence. Girls is the subject of the sentence.)
Example: We will ride our bikes there. (adverb)
Their (Possessive adjective) It is used to show possession of a noun.
Example: The students will place their exams on my desk.
Discussion:
Where do you see or read these written incorrectly?
Are you someone who uses txt-writing and not correct grammar and spelling?
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