Literacy.L.4.1g

Here are just a few frequently confused words:

Too – also, or more than is wanted (example: It is too hot in here.)

Two – the number

To – a motion in the direction of


Past – gone by in time, or on the other side of

Passed – go past, leave behind, or succeed on a test


Their – shows ownership (example: “We swam in their pool on Friday.”)

There – shows a place or makes a statement (example: “There are two socks on the stairs.”)

They’re – contraction of “they” and “are” (example: “They’re coming over for dinner.”)


Its – shows ownership

It’s – contraction of “it” and “is”


Hear – used when talking about sounds

Here – talks about a place, or location