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Then vs. Than
Then refers to time.
It was then that she realized she needed to eat.
Than, however, is used as a comparison. It’s commonly seen with the words fewer, less, and more.
He has less hair than his sister.
They’re, There and Their
They’re is a contraction for “they are.”
They’re looking for you.
There usually refers to a place.
My shoes are over there.
Their is a possessive adjective.
It’s their fault that they lost the bet.
Its vs. It’s
Its is used as a possessive adjective; it’s similar to “their.”
The cat has its own house.
It’s is a contraction for “it is.”
It’s okay to be different.
Accept vs. Except
Accept means to hold something as true, to receive something willingly, or to answer yes.
He accepts her words as truth.
The actor accepted the award at the ceremony.
Except means apart from, but or ‘if not for the fact that’, or to exclude.
I like all vegetables, except broccoli.
I would go swimming, except I am afraid of sharks.
Effect vs. Affect
Effect is a noun meaning outcome, consequence, or appearance..
What effect did your presentation have on the audience?
Affect is a verb (to affect) meaning to transform or to change.
Adding salt to the recipe will affect the taste.
Your vs. You’re
Your is a possessive adjective, indicating ownership. It’s similar to the words: my, his, her, their, and its.
It’s your choice on how you want to live your life.
You’re is a contraction for “you are.”
You’re very enthusiastic.
Too vs. To
Too means as well or also, and it portrays the idea of in excess or more than it should be.
I can do it too.
The shoes were too expensive.
To is used with verb expressions (to walk) and as a preposition, showing the relationship between words
She handed the package to the stranger
I am going to the park.
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