Commonly confused words
There/Their/They're not flying to Alabama today.
They're
Believe/Beleive it or not, I love you.
Believe
My grandma loves writing on scented stationary/stationery.
stationery
This is passed/past its due date.
past
Identify the misspelled word and then spell it correctly. The coach hoped to enspire the team.
inspire
Is this your/you're luggage?
Your
You can not/cannot do any better!
can not
My cousin's dying to see the Sahara desert/dessert.
desert
Can we please discuss this farther/further?
further
Identify the misspelled word and then spell it correctly. The group formed a comitee to study water pollution.
committee
He wants an aisle seat to/two/too.
Too
Don't tear the twins a part/apart!
apart
My dad's pants are too loose/lose on him now.
loose
Is this worth more than/then that?
than
Identify the misspelled word and then spell it correctly. Dad wants to buy me an ice cream franchize, but I can't justify spending all that money.
franchise
We don't accept/except that credit card here.
Accept
They're married all ready/already?
already
My aunt lost her breath/breathe!
breath
Whichever/Whatever you decide to do, I'll support you.
Whatever
Identify the misspelled word and then spell it correctly. The radio advertisment airs frequently because the technician thinks it's funny.
advertisement
This is going to have a negative affect/effect on your travel time.
Effect
We spend allot/alot/a lot of time together.
a lot
My brother's the principal/principle at this school.
principal
Find people who/that think the same way.
who
Please advise your client to get good advice.