Some words sound alike but have very

different meanings.

It is important to learn the difference

between these words that are frequently
confused with each other.
there It means “in that Look over there!
place,” the opposite of
“here.”
their It shows that their
flags
something belongs to
them.
they’re It is a They’re flying!
contraction of “they
are.”
there , their , or they’re ?
The students read their
library books.

He placed the book over there

by the blue
lamp.

The boys told me they’re

running late.
there , their , or they’re ?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.

The fans are excited. cheering and

clapping for the players. They’re

The couple and children are going on a

camping trip. their
to A preposition that Fly me to
shows movement. It the moon.
means “toward.”
too It means “as well,”
It was too heavy,
“also.” Can also showso he carried it too.
excess.
two Only used to
I have two
refer to the number
paintbrushes.
2.
 to , too , or two ?
The chair is tooheavy. I need help moving it.

We rescued cats from the shelter.

two
My little brother whined, “I want play
.” to
too
 to , too , or two ?
Our class is going to
the aquarium for a
field trip!

We went tothe candy store and bought

pounds oftwo
chocolate.

It’s too cold to play outside today.

your A possessive adjective that
expresses ownership.
Bring your camera on the
field trip.

you’re A contraction combining the

words “you” and “are.”
You’re a talented
artist.
 your or you’re ?
Did he read yourpoem to the class?

I think you’re ready for the math test.

Your mom said that you’re

sick.

Deon read yourbook and loved it!

its The possessive form of “it.”
Belonging to it.
The plant is growing in its pot.
The pot “belongs” to the
plant.
it’s A contraction combining the words
“it” and “is.”

It’s growing!
 its or it’s ?
The turtle stuck its head out.

I think it’s going to snow soon.

The post office said it’s

on the way.

It’s impossible for the dog to scratch

back. its
than is used for comparison.

Plant B is taller than

plant A.

then is used for time or to

indicate a result.
He took care of the
plant and then it grew.
 then or than ?
I can’t come over then
.

I am older thanmy cousin.

If you want to be better than

me,
then you’ll need to start practicing.

He is happier thanever!
effect is [noun] something that is
produced by a cause; a result
Plant growth is an effect of
sunshine.

affect is [verb] to act on; to

cause an effect or change in
The sun affects the plant
by causing it to bloom.
 effect or affect ?
Too much water can affect
the recipe.

What is an effectof too much sun?

Swelling is an effectof a bee sting.

The flood didn’t affect

our house.