Grammar Rules- Confusing Words There are several words in the English language that cause writers some degree of trouble. Often they are used improperly during conversation and that improper use is transferred into writing.

Confusing Words All Together- means everyone or everything is in the same place. EX: We are all together in the same room. Altogether- means complete or in total. EX: Altogether, there are 31 students.

Confusing Words Among- to be in the middle of three or more objects. EX: The student was among his friends. Between- to be in the middle of exactly two objects. EX: You seem to be between a rock and hard place.

Confusing Words It’s- a contraction for “it is.” –EX: It’s a beautiful day outside. Its- a non-gender specific possessive pronoun. –EX: The dog buried its bone in the back yard.

Confusing Words Accept- to take or acknowledge, to allow into a group. EX: I accept your job offer. Except- to exclude, leave out, or hold something out. EX: Everyone is going to the party, except Todd.

Confusing Words Weather- the state of nature outdoors –EX: The weather has turned cold and caused it to snow. Whether- a conjunction that shows alternatives. –EX: I don’t care whether we stay or go.

Confusing Words To- a preposition meaning a place. EX: I am going to the store. Too- means a lot, also, often used when saying, “too much.” EX: This room is too cold. But, next door is cold, too. Two- the second positive integer, “2.” EX: The two friends played video games.

Confusing Words They’re- contraction for “They are.” EX: They’re here! There- a location or place. EX: Over there is the shopping mall I like. Their- a pronoun that shows ownership. EX: Their dog is very cute, but he bites strangers.

Confusing Words Our- a possessive plural pronoun –EX: He is taking our car for a ride. Are- a plural Be verb –EX: We are taking his car for a ride. Hour- a unit of time, 60 minutes –EX: He is taking the car for an hour long ride.