Name:

Mr. Uhas
LA Period
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Commonly Confused Words Chart

Directions: During presentations please record the part of speech (p.o.s) and the
definition for each word. If space remains record the real life example or make up
your own.

Illusion: ( noun)
Allusion: (noun)
something that deceives by producing a
false or misleading impression of
reality.

1. Its

Its

Pronoun

Contraction- it + is (has) = its

Belonging to or associated with a thing

previously mentioned, shows
possession.

Its the coolest thing in the world.

The cheese is passed its expiration

date.

2. Your

Youre

determiner

Contraction

The second person possessive

adjective, used to describe something
belonging to you. It is always followed
by a noun.

You + are = youre. Often followed by

the present participle (verb form
ending in-ing)
Is that what youre wearing?

What is your name?

3. Are

Our
Pronoun

Varies depending on use.

The indicative form of be.

Possessive form of we. Used as a

modifier before a noun.

Are you going to the movie tonight?

Our dog just chewed up my Js!

4. Except

Accept-

Verb- specify as not included in a

category or group.

Verb- Consent to receive (something

offered)

I had all pink clothes except for my

shoes.

She accepted the new clothes as a gift.

5. There

Their

Adverb

Determiner

In, at, or at that position.

Belonging to or associated with the

people or things previously mentioned.

There are thirty dolphins in the

water.

That is their dog.

Theyre
Contraction- They + are = theyre
Theyre going to the movies after
school.

6. Led

Lead

Past tense of lead

Noun/Verb

Zach and Tyler led the squad into the

club, therefore it got lit.

The element. To escort or show the

way.
You will lead the class to the cafeteria.

7. Course

Coarse

Noun- A direction or route taken or to

be taken

Adjective- Composed of mainly rough,

hard, or grainy texture.

The obstacle course was difficult.

The sand was very coarse in North

Carolina.

8. Passed

Past

Verb (past tense of pass)

Noun

To move or caused to move in a certain

direction.

Time going by and not existing

anymore.

They passed over the Atlantic Ocean on

their way to Florida.

I tried to travel back to the past but I

could not.
Too

9. To
Adverb- identifying the person or thin
affected

Adverb
To a higher degree than is desireable
Superman was too fast.

Suzie went to the mall.

Two
Number- Equivalent to the sum of one
plus one
There are two puppies in the yard.

10. Principal

Principle

Noun

Noun

First in order of importance, main

A rule or fact that acts as the basis for

a way of life or belief.

The principal gave detention to five

students.

Martin Luther King Jr. believed in the six

principles of non-violence.

11. Then

Than

Adverb

Conjunction

At that time; immediately or soon after.

A word to introduce the second

member of a comparison.

Julian walked to the park with Billy, and

then walked home after Billy snapped
his pencil over his leg.

Eric decided to try the fondue rather

than stick with his original choice of
carrot sticks.

12. Allowed

Aloud

Adverb

Adverb

Permitted by the selection rules.

With the normal tone and volume of the

speaking voice.

The dog was not allowed to cross the

electric fence.

Beyonc sang aloud to her screaming

fans.

13. Effect

Affect

Noun- something that is produced by

an agency or cause; result;
consequence.

Verb- to act on; produce an effect or

change in.

One effect of the flue is that you have a

tendency to sneeze.

The temperature affects whether I will

have tennis today.

14. Weather

Whether

Noun

Conjunction

The conditions or temperature outside.

(Rain, snow, sun)

Expressing a choice between two or

more different alternatives.

The weather is predicted to be nice this

weekend.

I cant decide whether to put my hair

up or leave it down? she hollered.