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Common Usage Errors in English: Than vs. Then, Their vs. There vs. They’re, To vs. Too vs. Two

Understanding the differences between commonly confused words can enhance your writing and communication skills. This guide focuses on three pairs of commonly misused terms: "than" vs. "then," "their" vs. "there" vs. "they're," and "to" vs. "too" vs. "two." Learn how to distinguish between them with clear examples and helpful tips, such as remembering that "than" is used for comparison, while "then" indicates time. Grasp the meanings of "their," "there," and "they're" to avoid confusion and ensure your writing is precise and effective.

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Common Usage Errors in English: Than vs. Then, Their vs. There vs. They’re, To vs. Too vs. Two

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  1. BY: Nick Elia and Julia Olek (group 7) COMMON USAGE ERRORS!

  2. Than vs. Then C O M P THAN R E Than compares two things! Remember, there is an A in compare to match the A in than!

  3. Than vs. Then Then is used to represent time! I am going to the store, then I am going to make dinner. T I M THEN

  4. Their/There/They’re • The word “their” contains the word heir. Heirs, like kings and queens, possess things, just like their shows possession! The king and queen love their crowns!

  5. Their/There/They’re • There tells you where something is! • The word there has “here” right in it. • Where is Meghan’s rubber duck? There is Meghan’s rubber duck!

  6. Their/There/They’re • There is a contraction (they +are) • To know if you’re using “they’re” correctly, change “they’re” to “they are” and see if it still makes sense! • They’re very nice people! -They are very nice people!

  7. To/Too/Two • To is a preposition or is used to show the infinitive form of a verb. • Give it to her. • I want to run.

  8. To/Too/Two • Too is used to show excess or mean “as well” • Too has more o’s, so you use it when meaning more! • I ate too much at Thanksgiving this year.

  9. To/Too/Two • Two is a number, and you only use it when describing something numerically. • My two favorite classes are English and government.

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