Commonly Confused words Talia Hernandez
Their = shows possession
There =in, at, or to that place or position.
They + are = They're
It + is = It's
Its = belonging to or associated with a thing
Ex. "Turn the camera on its side."
Who + is = Who's
Whose=belonging to or associated with which person.
Ex. "Whose turn is it?" "Whose juice is this?"
Good = to be desired or approved of.
Ex. "This sandwich is very good." "Today was a good day."
Well = in a good or satisfactory way.
Ex. "The team played well today." "Are you feeling well?"
Affect = have an effect on; make a difference to.
Ex. " The rain has an affect on my mood." "My slacking has an affect on my grades
Effect = a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Ex. "Drugs have a lethal effect."
Accept = consent to receive (a thing offered).
Ex. " I always accept gifts from my friends even when I don't like them."
Except = not including; other than.
Ex. " We all went to the game except my little sister."