Priceless vs Worthless They have opposite meanings: Priceless = something so precious that its value can’t be determined (priceless is often used to describe a funny moment) Ex: The watch belonged to my great grandfather, so I can’t sell it because it’s “priceless.” Worthless = having no value or use Ex: […]
A While vs Awhile A While (noun) = time *You can replace “a while” with any article + unit of time like: a year, a month, a minute, etc. Ex: It’s been “a while” since I took a shower. Awhile (adverb) = for a short time (adverb) *You can replace “awhile” with any other […]
Affect vs Effect Affect (verb) = to produce change or influence something Ex: The rain “affected” her hair. Ex: The alcohol “affected” his decision making. Effect (noun) = the result, or change that occurred Ex: What “effect” did the loss have on the team? Ex: The rain had no “effect” on her hair. Tip: Remember the phrase: “A Very Easy Noun” (A)ffect = […]
Sooner Than Later vs Sooner Or Later Although they look similar they have completely opposite meanings. Sooner Than Later (short for “sooner rather than later.”) = something should be done quickly Ex: You should tell her husband “sooner than later,” = You should tell him quickly. Ex: You should see the doctor “sooner […]
Everyday vs Every day Everyday = common, ordinary, regular Ex: Although he won the lottery it didn’t change his “everyday” life. Ex: Seeing celebrities in Los Angeles is an “everyday” occurrence. Every day = each day Ex: I study Japanese “every day.” Ex: “Every day” I go for a walk.
There, their and they’re are difficult because they have the same sound in speech. Follow these simple rules, and there won’t be any problems. (See what I did there.) There 1)= in or at that place Ex: Sit over there. 2) = to or into that place Ex: We went there after lunch. 3) […]
Lay vs Lie IMPORTANT NOTE: To help not confuse you, this lesson does NOT include the verbs “to lie” (= to not tell the truth,) and “to lay eggs” (= chicken produces eggs) Question: Do you lay down or lie down for a nap? Lay = to place or put something or someone […]
I don’t think you/it/etc. … Vs I think you/it/etc. don’t … Study these 2 sentences: I don’t think it is going to rain tomorrow. I think it is not going to rain tomorrow. *Both sentences are grammatically correct, and both basically mean the same. Question: What is different between […]
It’s vs Its It’s = a contraction (shortened version) of “it is” or “it has” Ex: “It’s” been a long time. = It has been a long time. Ex: “It’s” time to go. = It is time to go. Ex: “It’s” very good = it is very good. Its = the possessive […]
Another vs Other vs The Other another (adjective + pronoun) = one more (+1) or a different one * Used ONLY with singular countable nouns another (adjective) Ex: “another” apple = one more apple or a different apple another (pronoun) Ex: Give me “another” apple. = Give me one more apple. other (adjective) […]