Know the difference

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Words commonly misspelled and used in the wrong context:

THERE, THEY'RE, THEIR:

This mistake is so common and I cringe everytime I read these words being used in the wrong context.

THERE: USED TO ESTABLISH A PLACE OR POSITION

EXAMPLE: Baekhyun spotted the nearest restaurant in sight and decided to go there as his stomach was on the verge of eating itself.

THEY'RE: CONTRACTION OF THE TWO WORDS THEY ARE

EXAMPLE: "They're such a lovely couple," I stated as Hyunseung and Hyuna cuddled, gazing upon the night sky.

THEIR: USED TO INDICATE POSSESION

EXAMPLE: "Their things are being thrown out if they don't come by to pick it up tomorrow" Ravi stated bluntly as he kicked the garbage bag down the driveway.

 

YOUR, YOU'RE:

I just-- please.

YOUR: POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVE

EXAMPLE: Your grammar is getting quite ridiculous.

YOU'RE: CONTRACTION OF THE TWO WORDS YOU ARE

EXAMPLE: You're a simpleton for not knowing the difference between you're and your.

 

THAN, THEN:

THAN: TO COMPARE TWO THINGS

EXAMPLE: I'm much stronger than you.

THEN: TO INDICATE TIME

EXAMPLE: To figure out the math problem, you must first open up your browser, then type in your question.

 

LOSE AND LOOSE

Lose a game and loose, flowing clothes. Simple.

 

These are the ones that irritate me the

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-theirmusicismylifee #1
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This is a good idea haha