Presentation by: Michelle Duran, Maria Maia, Shannon Dixon, and Mary Payne

Its – of or relating to it or itself.  The baby looked at its reflection in the mirror. It’s –contraction of 1. it is 2. it has (used of a lifeless thing, a plant, a person or animal or an abstract entity.  It’s a big building. Tip: no exceptions – It’s can be used in place of it is such as, “It’s a beautiful day.”

Later - subsequent to a reference in time. Subsequently later.  He’s going to the store but will be back later. Latter - Being the second of two persons or things mentioned.  He preferred oranges to apples, because the latter were not as juicy as the former. Tip: to remember Latter with two (tt) is used to describe two items Later with one (t) is later in time.

Lay - to put or set down, to place for rest or sleep.  Lay the baby down for his nap. Lie – a statement of untruth, to assume a horizontal position(lie down)  Lie down and rest. Tip: Lay – You are doing this TO something. Lie – If you lie you are the one doing the action. It is not being done to something else.

Less – of lower rank, degree or importance, more limited in quantity.  Do not think less of her because she is small. Fewer – a smaller number of persons or things.  There are fewer students today than yesterday. Tip: Use fewer to describe countable things. Use less to describe uncountable quantities, collective amounts, and degree. These terms are not interchangeable.

Liable – Legally bound or obligated, as to make good any loss or damage that occurs in a transaction; responsible.  You are liable for the damage caused by your actions. Libel - a false and malicious published statement (or pictures, etc) that damages somebody's reputation.  He put derogatory pictures of his friend on facebook. Tip: Liable means subject to, obligated to, or responsible for something. Libel refers to a false publication that damages a person's reputation.

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