📘 Why Grammar Matters
Using correct grammar helps you sound professional, clear, and confident. Whether you’re writing an email, a blog, or a resume, these small details make a big difference. Below is a table of common grammar mistakes, how to use each form correctly, and examples to help you remember.
📊 Grammar Tips Table: Common Confusions and How to Fix Them
| ❌ Incorrect Usage | ✅ Correct Usage | 🔍 Explanation | 📝 Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your / You’re | Your = possessive You’re = you are | “Your” shows possession. “You’re” is a contraction of “you are.” | Your phone is ringing. You’re late again. |
| Its / It’s | Its = possessive It’s = it is / it has | “Its” belongs to something. “It’s” means “it is” or “it has.” | The cat licked its paw. It’s a sunny day. |
| Their / There / They’re | Their = possession There = place They’re = they are | Homophones, but very different in meaning. | Their house is big. Go over there. They’re going to the mall. |
| Then / Than | Then = time Than = comparison | “Then” = when something happens. “Than” = comparison. | We ate dinner, then dessert. She’s taller than me. |
| Affect / Effect | Affect = verb Effect = noun | “Affect” is usually a verb. “Effect” is usually a noun. | How does stress affect you? The effect was surprising. |
| To / Too / Two | To = direction/action Too = also/excessive Two = number | Another set of homophones with distinct roles. | I’m going to school. Me too! I have two dogs. |
| Loose / Lose | Loose = not tight Lose = misplace/fail | Easily mixed up due to spelling. | My shoes are loose. Don’t lose your keys. |
| Who / Whom | Who = subject Whom = object | Use “who” when doing the action; “whom” when receiving it. | Who called me? To whom should I send this? |
| Lie / Lay | Lie = rest/recline (no object) Lay = put/place (needs object) | Common with verb tenses. | I will lie down. Lay the book on the table. |
| Farther / Further | Farther = physical distance Further = abstract distance | Use “farther” for miles; “further” for ideas. | The city is farther away. Let’s discuss it further. |
