English 9 (B)

Commonly Confused Words III

Their – possessive form of they
There – location
They're – contractor for 'they are'.

• I enjoy talking with Tim and Brenda. In fact, I'm going over to their house now.
• I want you to walk over there and push that button.
• Marc and Doug said they're going to the movies at 6:00.

Supposed to – to be obligated.
Suppose – to guess

• You are supposed to be at school!
• I suppose you think you're funny.

Who – pronoun that refers to a person or persons.
Whom – used as a subject

• Who gave me this present?
• To whom did you give the present?

Conscience – sense of right and wrong
Conscious – awake

• When you are not sure what to do, always follow your conscience.
• Robin just became conscious after her fainting spell.

Complement – something that completes
Compliment – praise

• The maraschino cherry really complements an ice cream sundae.
• Did Mr. Bean compliment you on your test score?

A lot – many
alot – not the correct form: DO NOT USE