Battle of Words

Many learners feel confused about “froze” and “frozen.” Both words come from the verb “freeze,” and both talk about cold or ice. Because they…

Many learners feel confused about “bought” and “brought.” The words look almost the same. They sound very close when spoken quickly. Because…

Many learners feel confused about “wore” and “worn.” Both words come from the same verb, and both talk about the past. Because of this, they…

Many learners feel confused about lose and lost because they look similar and come from the same word.  The only difference is a small…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words threw and thrown. They look similar, they come from the same verb, and both talk about the…

Many learners feel confused about “stick” and “stuck.” They look similar, and they both come from the same word family. Because of this,…

Many learners feel confused about “stole” and “stolen.” Both words come from the same verb “steal,” and both talk about taking something that…

Many learners feel confused when they see “stinged” and “stung.” Both words seem to come from the verb “sting,” so it looks like both could be…

Many learners feel confused when they see “breeded” and “bred.” Both words look like they come from the verb “breed,” so it seems like either…

Many English learners feel confused when they see the words “seeked” and “sought.”  They both seem to come from the verb “seek,” so it…