Welcome, Word Lovers! I have compiled a list of the most commonly confused words along with their meanings – you’ll also find the correct way to use them in a sentence. Next time you find yourself feeling stuck – come on over to this post for a refresher! Let’s get started!
THERE/THEIR/THEY’RE:
These ones are commonly mixed up, but don’t let them fool you any longer…
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AFFECT/EFFECT:
Is your spelling effecting you? Or is it affecting others? Don’t be confused any longer! Look below…
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KNEW/NEW:
I knew, that you knew, that this blog post was new. What?! Look below.
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BREATH/BREATHE:
Just breathe through it!
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DEFIANTLY/DEFINITELY:
He was definitely acting defiantly!
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AD/ADD:
I had to add a few things to my ‘looking for great spellers’ ad!
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PIECE/PEACE:
I want a piece of cake, but I am going to keep the peace and not take any – I don’t want war!
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QUIET/QUITE/QUIT:
I was being quite quiet while trying to quit cigarettes, so I could concentrate on not smoking!
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PRESENCE/PRESENTS:
I would love your presence more so than any presents, as spending time with my friends is enough for me.
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PATIENTS/PATIENCE:
I have no patience for anyone not being less than lovely to my patients.
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BROUGHT/BOUGHT:
I brought this to you from the store that I bought it from, you’re welcome!
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WHETHER/WEATHER:
I don’t know whether the weather will be good or not, but let’s hope it doesn’t rain!
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THAN/THEN:
I am much better at maths than I was once, then again I am still not very good at it!
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WHO’S/WHOSE:
Whose cake is this? And who’s going to eat it?
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That’s it for today! Stay tuned for my next post: Capitalisation!
Until next time,
Emma xx
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