Know the difference
OHSEHOON'S WORKSHOPWords 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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