These homophones have very different meanings and uses.
Right means correct, or opposite of left. It can be a noun, adjective, verb or adverb.
Example: Turn right at the next corner.
The noun rite is a ritual, formal ceremony or religious practice.
Example: Graduation is a rite of passage
Write is a verb meaning to compose or form letters or words.
Example: I am going to write a letter.
Everyday (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary.
Example: These are my everyday clothes.
Every day (two words) uses the adjective every to modify the noun day.
Example: I wear clothes every day.
Here’s a quick tip to help: If you’re not sure which to use, replace everyday/every day with each day. If the sentence still makes sense with each day in its place, then you want to use the two-word (every day) form.
This tip is a problem I see quite often. Here’s a quick way to know which to use, and when.
Who’s: This is a contraction for who is or who has.
Example: Who’s coming over for dinner?
Whose: This is the possessive case of who or which.
Example: Whose house are we going to for dinner?
Here’s an easy trick: If you were to replace it with who is or who has, would the meaning change? If no, you want who’s. If yes, you want whose.
There is always BIG confusion when it comes to these LITTLE words. Here’s a breakdown for you regarding when and how to use them.
TO: in the direction of, toward
TOO: also, in addition
TWO: a pair, the number after one
Here are three general guidelines to help you know whether you should be using one word, or two.
1. Use onto (one word) to mean “on top of,” or “upon.”
2. Use onto (one word) when you mean you are “informed about something,” or “fully aware of something.”
3. Use on to (two words) when on is part of the verb, such as “logging on to a computer.”
