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Mistakes + difficulties
Yours vs Your’s
There’s a huge difference between yours and your’s: one of them doesn’t exist. »
Than vs Then
The English words than and then look and sound a lot alike, but they are completely different. If this distinction is harder than it should be, read this lesson and then try again. »
Loose vs Lose
The words loose and lose are mixed up in writing; for some reason, many people write loose when they really mean lose. But there’s no reason to lose your mind worrying about this, just lose the extra o! »
Who’s vs Whose
Who knows the difference between who’s and whose? Here’s a lesson whose time has come. »
Weather vs Whether
The words weather and whether have nothing in common other than their pronunciation, but English speakers are sometimes unsure which one to use. Find out whether you need to correct your spelling. »
Their, There, They’re
What’s the difference between their, there, and they’re? They’re really not that complicated; once you understand their differences there shouldn’t be any more confusion. »
Complement vs Compliment
The words complement and compliment are commonly confused in English. Once you’ve read through this lesson, your friends will compliment you on your mastery of English. »
Who vs Whom
Many English speakers do not know the difference between “who” and “whom.” In some places, it hardly matters, because using who when you should use whom is so common that it’s not even considered much of a mistake. But for those who want to know the difference between who and whom, here is an explanation. »
