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Common Mistakes in English

Words that sound the same

Differentiate between similar-sounding words in English.

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you're, not your

'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', while 'your' indicates possession.

Your the best in the class.
You're the best in the class.

it's, not its

'It's' is a contraction of 'it is', while 'its' indicates possession.

The dog lost it's ball.
The dog lost its ball.

they're, there, their

'They're' means 'they are', 'there' refers to a place, and 'their' shows possession.

There going to bring they’re books.
They're going to bring their books.