Troublesome Words
If you have to wear two coats, it is too cold outside. also two One plus one to preposition
They’re very proud of their new car. they’re = they are their = possessive pronoun
It’s possible that its transmission is slipping. It’s = it is Its = possessive pronoun
Set your plate on the table and sit down to eat. Set = to put in a particular place Sit = be seated
Lie down on the couch, and lay your book on the table. Lie = to rest in a horizontal or flat position Lay = to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest
Leave the dog alone and let it get some rest. Leave = letting something remain Let = allow
Just between us, there is not an honest person among them. Between = references 2 items Among = references 3 items
How exactly does the side effects of smoking affect me? Effect = a result Affect = to have an influence or change
May I get a dictionary so I can spell a word correctly? May = might; used for granting permission Can= ability to do something
Teach me the chords so I can learn how to play the song. Teach = to give instruction Learn = to take in knowledge
Anyone can accept the invitation, except the people not invited. Accept = to take Except = excluding, but
One of the principal’s principles is to always pay extra on the principal. Principle = basic truth Principal = head person; monetary amount