5 Common Homophones Every Writer Should Know

You composed a piece of writing you’re proud of and eagerly awaited the coveted A grade. Sadly, however, your English instructor returned the assignment, and you see you missed the mark. 

Looking closely, you notice she had circled the same words throughout your assignment: “its” and “it’s.” 

“How can such small words bring a lower grade?”  

While “its” and “it’s” are short words, the difference is huge. These two words are among the most common homophones in English grammar.

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