Word Usage: 10 Common Mistakes
Mistakes are often made with word usage. Unfortunately, it’s not something that can always be remedied with spell checker.
Here is a list of ten common word usage mistakes with explanations and examples of proper use:
- There vs. Their vs. They’reThere is an indication of location.
Example: I want to see that book over there.Their is a possessive version of they.
Example: They took their dog to the groomer.They’re is a contraction, short for they are.
Example: They’re going to the theatre tonight. - A lot vs. Allot vs. AlotA lot is an indication of amount.
Example: I have a lot of laundry to do.Allot means to distribute.
Example: I will allot you two cookies.Alot is not a word.
- I.e. vs. E.g.I.e. means “in other words.”
Example: Writing more articles increases your website traffic. I.e., it will bring you more exposure.E.g. means “for example.”
Example: I have a lot of chores to do. E.g., laundry, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, etc. - To vs. Too vs. TwoTo is a function word to indicate relative position.
Example: We took the dog to the vet.Too can indicate excessiveness or in addition to.
Example: The chili was too spicy.
Example: I would like to go too.Two is the number 2.
Example: I want two cookies. - Its vs. It’sIts is the possessive version of it.
Example: Its door came off the hinges.It’s is a contraction, short for “it is.”
Example: It’s a beautiful day. - You’re vs. YourYou’re is a contraction, short for “you are.”
Example: You’re the nicest person I’ve ever met.Your describes the possessor as someone else.
Example: Your shirt is very wrinkled. - Loose vs. LoseLoose is an adjective, the opposite of tight or contained.
Example: I have loose change in my pocket.Lose is a verb that means “to suffer the loss of.”
Example: I hope I don’t lose my car keys. - Choose vs. ChoseChoose is a present tense verb meaning “to select.”
Example: I choose to eat healthy foods.Chose is a past tense verb meaning “to select.”
Example: I chose to eat healthy foods. - Effect vs. AffectEffect is usually a noun meaning “result.”
Example: The effect of increased traffic to your website is directly related to the number of articles you produce for syndication.Affect is usually a verb meaning “to influence.”
Example: I hope this training series will affect you in a positive way. - Know vs. No vs. NowKnow is usually a verb meaning “to understand.”
Example: I know you are not coming to the movie.No is a negative reply, refusal or disagreement.
Example: There is no problem with the car.Now is usually an adverb meaning “at the present time or moment.”
Example: Now I can easily write and market my articles.
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