Commonly Misused and Misspelled Words
Summary
TLDRIn this Acom 2302 lesson, the focus is on the grammar, spelling, and punctuation (GSP) module, emphasizing the importance of a strong GSP foundation for good writing. The instructor discusses common mistakes with misused and misspelled words, such as 'effect' vs. 'affect,' 'accept' vs. 'except,' and the correct use of contractions and possessives. The lesson aims to improve writing skills by highlighting these often-confused words and providing mnemonic devices to help students remember their proper usage.
Takeaways
- 📚 This week's focus is on the grammar spelling and punctuation (GSP) module, emphasizing its importance as the foundation for good writing.
- 🔍 A GSP refresher is beneficial, as proper usage forms the basis of all good writing and helps in becoming a good writer.
- 📝 Misused or misspelled words can significantly impact the quality of writing, making it crucial to address common mistakes.
- 👀 The session begins with a discussion on commonly misspelled and misused words, aiming to improve writing by recognizing these errors.
- ⚖️ The difference between 'effect' and 'affect' is clarified, with 'affect' used as a verb to denote influence and 'effect' as a noun to indicate the result of an influence.
- 📑 'Accept' is a verb meaning to agree or receive favorably, while 'except' is a preposition used to indicate exclusion.
- 🤔 The use of contractions like 'it's' (it is/it has) is distinguished from possessive 'its', highlighting the importance of context in word choice.
- 🏡 The words 'there', 'their', and 'they're' are differentiated based on their meanings and uses, with mnemonic devices suggested for correct usage.
- 📈 The difference between 'your' (possessive) and 'you're' (you are) is highlighted, urging careful selection to avoid common mistakes.
- 🔢 The distinction between 'two' (preposition/toward) and 'too' (excessively) is made, with a mnemonic to remember their correct application.
- ⏰ 'Then' is used for time sequences, while 'than' is used for comparisons, a key differentiation for clear communication.
- 🌤️ The script differentiates between 'weather' (atmospheric conditions) and 'whether' (expressing doubt or choice), important for precise language use.
- 🪢 'Lose' is associated with the opposite of winning, while 'loose' refers to something not tight, with a mnemonic to remember the spelling.
- 📝 The phrase 'a lot' is always two words and should not be abbreviated, a common spelling rule to remember.
- 📝 The correct spelling of 'definitely' is emphasized, cautioning against autocorrect errors that may change it to 'defiantly'.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the Acom 2302 module discussed in the script?
-The main focus of the Acom 2302 module is the grammar spelling and punctuation (GSP) module, which aims to cover a variety of GSP topics to provide a refresher on the foundational skills for good writing.
Why is it important to have a strong foundation in GSP according to the script?
-Having a strong foundation in GSP is important because proper GSP is the foundation for good writing, and good GSP usage is the foundation of all good writers. It helps in improving writing skills and ensuring clear communication.
What are some common mistakes discussed in the script that can affect writing?
-Some common mistakes discussed in the script include the misuse and misspelling of words, which can significantly impact the quality and clarity of writing.
How does the script differentiate between the words 'affect' and 'effect'?
-The script differentiates 'affect' and 'effect' by explaining that 'affect' is commonly used as a verb meaning to have influence, while 'effect' is more often used as a noun to denote influence or an outcome.
What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except' as explained in the script?
-The script explains that 'accept' is used as a verb meaning to agree or receive favorably, whereas 'except' is a preposition used to indicate exclusion or leaving out.
How can one remember the correct usage of 'it's' and 'its'?
-The script suggests that 'it's' with an apostrophe is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has', and can be checked by saying it out loud. 'Its' without an apostrophe indicates possession.
What are the distinct meanings of 'there', 'their', and 'they're' as discussed in the script?
-The script clarifies that 'there' with an apostrophe is a contraction of 'they are', 'their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, and 'there' without an apostrophe refers to a place or idea.
What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're' according to the script?
-The script explains that 'your' without an apostrophe is a possessive pronoun, while 'you're' with an apostrophe is a contraction of 'you are'.
How does the script help distinguish between 'two' and 'too'?
-The script advises that 'two' with one 'o' is a preposition or can be replaced with 'toward', while 'too' with two 'o's is an adverb indicating excess or addition.
What is the difference between 'then' and 'than' as explained in the script?
-The script explains that 'then' with an 'e' is used for indicating time or a sequence of events, while 'than' with an 'a' is used for making comparisons.
How does the script differentiate between 'weather' and 'whether'?
-The script differentiates 'weather' with an 'e' as referring to atmospheric conditions like rain or sunshine, while 'whether' with an 'h' is used to express doubt or a choice between alternatives.
What is the key difference between 'lose' and 'loose' as discussed in the script?
-The script clarifies that 'lose' is the opposite of 'win' and is related to failure or misplacing, whereas 'loose' refers to something not being tight or secure.
Why is it important to correctly spell 'definitely' according to the script?
-The script emphasizes that 'definitely' is often misspelled, even by autocorrect, as 'defiantly', which has a different meaning. Correct spelling is crucial to convey the right message.
What additional resources are mentioned in the script for further learning on GSP?
-The script mentions that there are additional video and slideshow content available for review, covering a variety of other grammar spelling and punctuation rules.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
The speaker begins by welcoming the audience to a module focused on grammar, spelling, and punctuation (GSP). They emphasize the importance of GSP as the foundation for good writing, suggesting that even a refresher course on these topics is beneficial. The session aims to address common mistakes in word usage and spelling to improve writing skills. The speaker plans to discuss words that are often misused or misspelled, such as 'effect' and 'affect', 'accept' and 'except', and the correct use of contractions like 'it's' and possessive forms such as 'its'. The goal is to ensure that participants become more aware of these common errors and learn to avoid them, thus enhancing their overall writing capabilities.
📝 Commonly Confused Words and Spelling Mistakes
In this segment, the speaker delves into specific words that are frequently confused or misspelled, such as 'your' and 'you're', 'two' and 'too', 'then' and 'than', 'weather' and 'whether', 'lose' and 'loose', and 'definitely'. They provide clear distinctions and usage examples for each pair, highlighting the importance of understanding their differences to avoid common errors. The speaker also offers mnemonic devices to help remember the correct spellings and uses, such as associating 'two' with the idea of excess. The paragraph concludes with a reminder of the importance of these distinctions for clear and effective communication, and the speaker suggests additional resources for further learning on GSP rules.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Grammar Spelling and Punctuation (GSP)
💡Misused Words
💡Misspelled Words
💡Effect vs. Affect
💡Accept vs. Except
💡Its vs. It's
💡There vs. Their vs. They're
💡Your vs. You're
💡Two vs. Too
💡Then vs. Than
💡Weather vs. Whether
💡Lose vs. Loose
💡A Lot
💡Definitely
Highlights
Starting the grammar spelling and punctuation module.
GSP refresher is essential for good writing foundation.
Common mistakes in GSP can impact the quality of writing.
Words like 'effect' and 'affect' have different uses as verb and noun.
Using 'accept' as a verb and 'except' as a preposition to exclude.
Differentiating between contractions and possessive forms with 'it's' and 'its'.
Understanding the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.
Using 'your' as a possessive and 'you're' as a contraction of 'you are'.
The difference between 'two' as a number and 'too' as an adverb.
Using 'then' for time sequence and 'than' for comparison.
Correct spelling of 'weather' with an 'e' for atmospheric conditions.
Using 'whether' with an 'h' to express doubt or a choice.
The correct use of 'lose' for failure and 'loose' for not tight.
Always using 'a lot' as two words to indicate a large amount.
The importance of spelling 'definitely' correctly to avoid confusion with 'defiantly'.
Additional resources provided for further study on GSP.
Transcripts
hello and welcome back to Acom 2302 this
week we're going to be starting our
grammar spelling and punctuation module
and so we're going to cover a variety of
GSP topics this week um this might seem
a bit redundant or a bit Elementary or
lower level um however having a GSP
refresher is always a good idea because
as we discussed last week GSP um proper
GSP is really the foundation for good
writing and so it's really important
that we have a very strong Foundation
when it comes to grammar spelling and
punctuation rules so to kick us off
we're going to start with words and when
I say words we're going to talk about
misused and commonly misspelled words um
misusing a word or misspelling a word
can really kind of make or break
whatever you're writing and it's a
really easy mistake to make so we're
going to go through some of the common
mistakes that I've seen um and that you
might be making that also make sometimes
if I'm not careful so that way we can be
cognizant of those and we can be sure to
avoid
them so like I said this is all about
grammar spelling and punctuation it's
the basis of all good writing and good
GSP usage is the foundation of all good
writers we talked about how last week
good writers are not born but they are
created so having good GSP paying
attention to these things are very
important um to improve your writing
we're going to first start out with some
commonly misspelled and misused words
words that are just kind of hard to get
a grasp on that can be really easy to
mix up um and by learning what those
words are your writing will definitely
improve so first we have effect effect
versus aect so aect is more commonly
used as a verb and it means to have
influence or an effect on so for example
um The Player's knee injury affected his
imp his performance in the play and so
because the player had um an injury it
was impacting his performance in the
play in his sport whatever it is effect
on the other hand is more often used as
a noun that means influence and so in
this case the player's knee injury had a
negative effect on his performance in
the play so we're using this noun um in
a noun version to talk about um the
effects on his performance and on play
rather than the a
effects another is accept versus except
not really a good way to differentiate
differentiate between the two how to say
those two words but essentially except
with an a is um a verb which means to
agree or receive favorably so I accept
the invitation to the party and accept
with an e is um most often used as a
preposition meaning that you are
excluding leaving out but things like
that so it's with an apostrophe versus
it's without an apostrophe um of course
it's with an apostrophe is a
contraction A good rule of thumb is when
you have a contraction if you're not
sure if it's the right form you can say
the contraction out loud or in your head
to help see if it is the right form so
if you can replace it with an apostrophe
with it is or it has then you can use it
um for example it's been cold it has
been cold would be proper use of it with
an apostrophe it on um the other hand
with no apostrophe indicates possession
and you should use this when one thing
owns
another so now we have the theirs we
have there with an apostrophe r e their
e and their e e um very easy to confuse
but they have very distinct meanings so
we really want to make sure that we can
get these nailed down but the first
first there starting here on our left
hand side um is a contraction of they
are so again say that out loud um they
in the middle is a possessive meaning
someone owns something so again if
you're talking about um someone's home
or their cows or something like that you
can use this there to describe that and
then there with um r e re e at the end
refers to a place or an idea so focus on
here in the word as a reminder we have
that highlighted um on our right hand
side there but I love to go there and
Hike look over there so really focus on
the here portion of that word to help
you remember
that so now we are going to get into
your versus your so I already use when
someone writes you're an idiot of course
here we use the wrong your um so your
without um any sort of contraction or
apostrophe is a possessive so in other
words you own something is that your dog
running down the street I love your new
car your with an apostrophe re is a
contraction of you are again say that in
your head it'll be really helpful um
figuring out which you need to
use two versus two and we also don't
have the other two on there which is the
number two which is twwo but um we'll
just stick to these two right now two
with one O is a versatile um preposition
you can it can be used in place or
replaced with toward reaching as far as
until things like that two with two o's
and is an adverb meaning that something
is excessive in addition to veryy
extremely things like that so you you
are never too old to go to college
there's never an age where you are
exceeding the age um of if you can go to
college or not so think about it that
way two with two o's is a bit excessive
that's how I um remember it kind of
those little nimonic devices can be
helpful and choosing which word is
correct then versus then is one that we
see a lot but we don't talk about a lot
so then with an e um is used for time so
I ordered a pizza then I ate it if
you're describing a list of steps or
something like that a series of events
um you would use then with an E if
you're using then with an a you're
comparing something so I'm more excited
about this class than she is so A is for
comparison e is for indicating
time weather versus weather um so
weather with an EA is our weather snow
rain Sunshine storms hurricanes
tornadoes hot cold all that kind of
stuff whether with an H on the other
hand is um expressing a doubt or choice
between alternative so I'm going whether
you come with me or not he passed the
test whether by skill or by
luck lose versus loose is another one
that we see a lot so lose is the
opposite of win I hope we don't lose
this game whereas loose is when
something is not tight the Rope was
loose around the stairs horns my safety
harness is too loose again we have those
two o's which kind of makes the word um
looser than loose that's kind of another
way to remember
it a lot is always two words always
always always is a lot is two words um
you wouldn't write a little a bunch a
pork chop or anything like that so a lot
is always always always two words
the last rule or commonly um misspelled
word that I want to cover is definitely
definitely is one of those words that um
if you're not pretty on par with how
you're spelling it even autocorrect is
it going to correct it to definitely
they're going to correct it to defiantly
or um another incorrect word and so
please make sure that if you are trying
to spell definitely you are um and
autocorrect even autocorrects it for you
that you take note and make sure that
there's no a indefinitely because that's
defiantly and they mean very very
different things and so that's the last
one that I want to leave you with today
um as far as misused and misspelled
words um there are some other um video
and slideshow content for you to review
that relate to a variety of other
grammar spelling and punctuation rules
um that again are just good foundational
knowledge for you to have as a student
and eventually as someone out in the
workforce
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