Commonly Confused Words Part 1

A lot A lot is 2 words not one alot

A lot

A lot is 2 words not one

its, it’s Its shows possession or ownership. It’s is a contraction of “it is.” it’s = it is The dog ate its food. It’s a great day. .

its, it’s

Its shows possession or ownership.

It’s is a contraction of “it is.”

there, they’re, their There is the place. They’re is a contraction of “they are.” Their shows ownership (belonging to someone). I am going there . They’re my friends. Their books are on the table.

there, they’re, their

There is the place.

They’re is a contraction of “they are.”

Their shows ownership (belonging to someone).

two, to, too Two is the number 2. To is a preposition. Too means also or in addition. I have two feet . I’m going to school. I like pizza too .

two, to, too

Two is the number 2.

To is a preposition.

Too means also or in addition.

I I must always be capitalized. i

I

I must always be capitalized.

are, our Are is a verb. Our shows ownership (belonging to us). Our house is blue. We are going.

are, our

Are is a verb.

Our shows ownership (belonging to us).

where, were Where is a place. Were is a verb. Where is the game? We were playing basketball.

where, were

Where is a place.

Were is a verb.

principal, principle Princi pal is the main person or main thing. (The princi pal is your pal .) A princip le is a ru le . I’m the principal . Fairness is an important principle .

principal, principle

Princi pal is the main person or main thing. (The princi pal is your pal .)

A princip le is a ru le .

no, know No is the opposite of yes. Know means to have information. No ! Don’t go there. I know how to skateboard.

no, know

No is the opposite of yes.

Know means to have information.

new, knew New is the opposite of old. Knew is the past tense of to know. I’m new at this school. I knew where to go. Art used with permission from ClipArt.com

new, knew

New is the opposite of old.

Knew is the past tense of to know.