1. Grammar
Usage

2. Common Usage Problems Accept: to receive Except: other than
Kaila will accept the role of Ragebot Everyone got it except Jonathon.
Adapt: to change Adopt: to take as one’s own
Samantha adapted to her situation Many boys adopt a persona around girls.
Affect: to influence Effect: the result
The President’s speech affected me Look at the effect of his speech.
To cause or bring about
A president can effect many changes.
All ready: ready Already: by or before this time
Ed was all ready to go to Omaha. Riley was already in Omaha.
Among: Three or more nouns with preposition Between: used with only two
Aileen walked among the Pokemon. She escaped between the Charizards.

3. Beside: At the side of Besides: in addition to
Because: reason
She was unhappy because her grammar test was bad.
Since: time
She has been unhappy since she got her grammar test back.
Note: Do NOT use because if you already have “the reason” in your sentence.
Beside: At the side of Besides: in addition to
Tatum is beside Simcha. Mimi is in Leab’s class besides Connelly’s class.
Bring: from distant to closer Take: from near to farther
Luca brought flowers to Erin. Erin will take the flowers home after school.
Due to: should only be used when meaning “caused by” can fit.
The near extinction of the puppy is due to Mr. Leab’s students hunting them.
Farther: Distance Further: to a greater extent
The farther from the surface of the ocean, the colder it gets.
I looked further into the sport of scuba diving.

4. Fewer: can be counted Less: cannot be counted
There are fewer students in 4th hour than 2nd.
Some teachers have less tolerance for ignorance than others.
In: position Into: motion
You are in Mr. Leab’s class.
Before the period started, Jordan walked into the classroom.
Lay: To put or set something down Lie: to recline
Riley lay the paper on the desk If you don’t feel well, lie down.
Set: put something in a certain place Sit: to be seated
Set the tests on the table Sit in your desks until the bell.
Than: comparisons Then: time
It is better to pass than to fail. Catalina finished the test then she screamed.
That: things Which: things (with commas) Who: people
I saw the fish that you told me about
Crab, which can be very tasty, has to be cooked to be eaten.
We thanked the waiter who suggested some dishes.

5. Their: possessive There: adverb (place) or expletive They’re: they are
The students argued for their homework to be easier
There was no way the teacher would agree. He then told them, “Look over there.”
As the students looked, the teacher pulled out a pop quiz. “They’re going to LOVE this,” he thought.
To: Prepostion Too: Adverb (also) Two: number
He went to the store.
He bought flowers. He also bought candy too.
It only cost him two dollars.