"Your" shows possession, while "you're" is the contraction of "you are." Example: Is this your book? Are you're coming with us?
"Its" denotes possession, while "it's" is the contraction of "it is." Example: The dog wagged its tail. It's a sunny day.
"There" indicates a place, "their" shows possession, and "they're" is the contraction of "they are." Example: The book is over there. Their books are on the shelf. They're coming to the party.
"Its" is for possession, while "whose" is used to ask about possession. Example: This is its color. Whose book is this?
"Effect" is a noun, while "affect" is a verb. Example: The medication had a positive effect. It didn't affect her mood.
Steering clear of these common grammar errors improves your written and spoken communication.
By avoiding these pitfalls, you become a more confident and persuasive communicator.