Complete Confusing Words Guide: Then vs Than, Affect vs Effect, Their There They’re

Complete Guide to Commonly Confused English Words

Master Then vs Than, Affect vs Effect, Their There They're, Much vs Many, Few vs A Few, Little vs A Little, Since vs For, In vs On vs At with Urdu Meanings & Examples
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Master 8 commonly confused word pairs that even native speakers mix up! This comprehensive guide provides clear rules, Urdu meanings, memory tricks, and 100+ examples to help you never confuse these words again.

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Time Words

Then vs Than
Since vs For

2 Pairs
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Cause & Effect

Affect vs Effect

1 Pair
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Homophones

Their There They're

3 Words
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Quantity Words

Much vs Many
Few vs A Few
Little vs A Little

3 Pairs
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Prepositions

In vs On vs At

3 Words

⏰ Then vs Than - Complete Guide

Then - Time/Sequence Word

Meaning & Usage

Then refers to time or sequence. It answers "when?"

پھر، اس وقت، تب

Uses:

  • Next in time (After that)
  • At that time (In the past)
  • In that case (Therefore)
  • In addition (Also)
Examples with Then
Time Sequence: • First we'll eat, then we'll go to the movies. • She studied hard and then passed her exam. Past Time: • Back then, we didn't have smartphones. • I was much younger then. Logical Result: • If you're tired, then you should rest. • It's raining, then we can't have a picnic. In Addition: • There's the price, and then there's tax. • You need flour, eggs, and then sugar.

Than - Comparison Word

Meaning & Usage

Than is used for comparisons between two things.

سے (موازنہ کے لیے)

Uses:

  • Comparative adjectives (bigger than)
  • Comparative adverbs (more quickly than)
  • Superiority/inferiority comparisons
  • Preferences (rather than)
Examples with Than
Direct Comparisons: • She is taller than her brother. • This book is more interesting than that one. Quantity Comparisons: • I have more books than you. • Less than 10 people attended. Preferences: • I would rather walk than drive. • Better late than never. Other Structures: • Other than that, everything is fine. • No sooner had I arrived than it started raining.

Memory Trick for Then vs Than

🎯 Easy Memory Trick:

Then has an "E" like "Time" → Think of "Time" and "Sequence"

Than has an "A" like "Compare" → Think of "Comparison" and "Against"

Simple Test:

Ask yourself: Am I comparing two things?

✅ YES → Use THAN (comparison)

❌ NO → Use THEN (time/sequence)

Urdu Trick:

اگر آپ "سے" کا استعمال کر سکتے ہیں تو Than استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "پھر" یا "تب" کا استعمال کر سکتے ہیں تو Then استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Word Why? Urdu Translation
I am older ___ my sister. than Comparison between two people میں اپنی بہن سے بڑی ہوں۔
We'll have dinner, ___ watch a movie. then Sequence of events ہم کھانا کھائیں گے، پھر فلم دیکھیں گے۔
He is better at math ___ at science. than Comparing two subjects وہ سائنس سے ریاضی میں بہتر ہے۔
Back ___, we lived in a small village. then Referring to past time تب، ہم ایک چھوٹے گاؤں میں رہتے تھے۔
I'd rather read ___ watch TV. than Expressing preference between options میں ٹی وی دیکھنے سے کتاب پڑھنا پسند کروں گا۔
If it rains, ___ we'll stay home. then Logical result/consequence اگر بارش ہوئی، تو ہم گھر پر رہیں گے۔

⚡ Affect vs Effect - Complete Guide

Affect - Verb (Action Word)

Meaning & Usage

Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence or produce change.

متاثر کرنا، اثر ڈالنا

Pronunciation: uh-FEKT

Key Points:

  • Action word (something affects something)
  • Means "to influence" or "to change"
  • Can be replaced with "influence"
  • Rarely used as noun in psychology
Examples with Affect
As a Verb (Most Common): • The weather can affect your mood. • Lack of sleep affects your concentration. • The new policy will affect all employees. Test Replacement: • The weather can influence your mood. ✓ • Lack of sleep influences your concentration. ✓ Different Forms: • Present: The medicine affects everyone differently. • Past: The scandal affected his reputation. • Present Participle: The crisis is affecting the economy. • Past Participle: Many people have been affected by the flood. Rare Noun Usage (Psychology): • The patient showed flat affect. (emotional expression)

Effect - Noun (Result Word)

Meaning & Usage

Effect is usually a noun meaning a result or consequence.

نتیجہ، اثر، تاثیر

Pronunciation: ih-FEKT

Key Points:

  • Result or outcome of something
  • Can be replaced with "result"
  • Often used with "the" or "an"
  • Can be verb meaning "to bring about"
Examples with Effect
As a Noun (Most Common): • The effect of the medicine was immediate. • One side effect is drowsiness. • The law had no effect on crime rates. Common Phrases: • In effect (operational/active) • Take effect (become operational) • To that effect (with that meaning) • Cause and effect • Special effects (in movies) Test Replacement: • The result of the medicine was immediate. ✓ • One side result is drowsiness. ✓ As a Verb (Less Common): • The new manager will effect many changes. (bring about) • We need to effect a solution. (implement)

Memory Trick for Affect vs Effect

🎯 RAVEN Memory Trick:

Remember: Affect is a Verb, Effect is a Noun

🎯 A Comes Before E Rule:

Affect (Action) comes before Effect (End Result)

First something AFFECTS (influences), then we see the EFFECT (result)

🎯 Simple Test:

Can you replace it with "influence"? → Use AFFECT

Can you replace it with "result"? → Use EFFECT

Urdu Trick:

اگر آپ "نتیجہ" کا استعمال کر سکتے ہیں تو Effect استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "متاثر کرنا" کا استعمال کر سکتے ہیں تو Affect استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Word Why? Urdu Translation
The loud noise didn't ___ my concentration. affect Verb meaning "influence" تیز آواز نے میری توجہ پر اثر نہیں ڈالا۔
The ___ of the earthquake was devastating. effect Noun meaning "result" زلزلے کا اثر تباہ کن تھا۔
How will this decision ___ our future? affect Verb (to influence) یہ فیصلہ ہمارے مستقبل پر کیسے اثر ڈالے گا؟
The new rules take ___ next month. effect Noun in phrase "take effect" نئے اصول اگلے مہینے سے نافذ ہوں گے۔
Her speech deeply ___ the audience. affected Past tense verb اس کی تقریر نے سامعین کو گہرائی سے متاثر کیا۔
The medicine had an immediate ___. effect Noun (result/outcome) دوا کا فوری اثر ہوا۔

🔊 Their vs There vs They're - Complete Guide

Their - Possessive Pronoun

Meaning & Usage

Their shows possession (belonging to them).

ان کا، ان کی (ملکیت)

Function: Possessive adjective

Key Points:

  • Shows ownership or belonging
  • Always followed by a noun
  • Third person plural possessive
  • Can be replaced with "our" or "your" for test
Examples with Their
Showing Possession: • Their house is very large. • I like their new car. • Their parents are doctors. With Different Nouns: • Their books are on the table. • Their dog is very friendly. • Their team won the championship. Test Replacement: • Our house is very large. ✓ • I like your new car. ✓ Common Patterns: • Their own (emphasizes possession) • Each to their own (idiom) • On their behalf

There - Location/Existence Word

Meaning & Usage

There indicates place or existence.

وہاں، موجود ہے

Functions: Adverb of place, Pronoun, Expletive

Key Points:

  • Points to a place (opposite of "here")
  • Used in "there is/there are" constructions
  • Can be replaced with "here" for test
  • Contains the word "here"
Examples with There
As Location: • Put the book over there. • I want to go there someday. • She lives there. Existence (There is/There are): • There is a problem with this plan. • There are many reasons to learn English. • Is there anyone home? Test Replacement: • Put the book over here. ✓ • Here is a problem with this plan. ✓ Other Uses: • There, there (comforting someone) • There you go (giving something) • There and then (immediately)

They're - Contraction

Meaning & Usage

They're is a contraction of "they are".

وہ ہیں (مختصر شکل)

Function: Contraction (pronoun + verb)

Key Points:

  • Short for "they are"
  • Contains an apostrophe (')
  • Can be expanded to "they are"
  • Used with adjectives or verb -ing
Examples with They're
As Contraction of "They are": • They're coming to the party. • I think they're very happy. • They're studying for their exams. Test Expansion: • They are coming to the party. ✓ • I think they are very happy. ✓ • They are studying for their exams. ✓ Common Patterns: • They're going to [verb] (future intention) • They're not [adjective] (negative) • They're both [description] In Questions: • Why aren't they're here yet? (incorrect) • Why aren't they here yet? (correct) • Are they're ready? (incorrect) • Are they ready? (correct)

Memory Trick for Their vs There vs They're

🎯 Easy Memory Tricks:

THEIR: Contains "HEIR" (heir inherits possessions)

"ہیر" (وارث) ملکیت کی طرف اشارہ کرتا ہے

THERE: Contains "HERE" (both are places)

"یہاں" اور "وہاں" دونوں جگہیں ہیں

THEY'RE: Contains apostrophe (') for contraction

آپوسٹروفی (') مختصر شکل کی نشاندہی کرتی ہے

🎯 Simple Test:

Can you replace it with "our"? → Use THEIR

Can you replace it with "here"? → Use THERE

Can you expand to "they are"? → Use THEY'RE

Urdu Trick:

اگر آپ "ان کا" کہہ سکتے ہیں تو Their استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "وہاں" کہہ سکتے ہیں تو There استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "وہ ہیں" کہہ سکتے ہیں تو They're استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Word Why? Urdu Translation
___ going to be late for class. They're Contraction of "they are" وہ کلاس کے لیے لیٹ ہونے والے ہیں۔
Put the keys over ___ on the table. there Refers to a place/location چابیاں وہاں میز پر رکھ دو۔
___ car is parked in the driveway. Their Shows possession (belongs to them) ان کی گاڑی ڈرائیو وے میں کھڑی ہے۔
___ are too many people in this room. There Used in "there are" construction اس کمرے میں بہت سارے لوگ ہیں۔
I hope ___ enjoying ___ vacation. they're, their First: they are, Second: possession مجھے امید ہے وہ اپنی چھٹیوں سے لطف اندوز ہو رہے ہیں۔
___ going to ___ new house tomorrow. They're, their First: they are, Second: possession وہ کل اپنے نئے گھر جا رہے ہیں۔

📊 Much vs Many - Complete Guide

Much - Used with Uncountable Nouns

Meaning & Usage

Much is used with uncountable nouns.

بہت، زیادہ (ناقابل شمار اسم)

Used with: Liquids, abstract concepts, bulk items

Key Rules:

  • Used in questions and negative statements
  • Less common in positive statements (use "a lot of")
  • Followed by singular verbs
  • Can't be counted individually
Examples with Much
With Uncountable Nouns: • How much water do you drink daily? • There isn't much time left. • I don't have much money. Common Uncountable Nouns: • Much information (not informations) • Much furniture (not furnitures) • Much advice (not advices) • Much news (not newses) • Much homework (not homeworks) In Questions: • How much sugar do you need? • Is there much traffic today? • Do you have much experience? In Negatives: • I don't have much patience. • There isn't much hope. • We don't need much help.

Many - Used with Countable Nouns

Meaning & Usage

Many is used with countable nouns.

بہت سے، کئی (قابل شمار اسم)

Used with: Objects, people, things you can count

Key Rules:

  • Used in all types of sentences
  • Followed by plural nouns
  • Followed by plural verbs
  • Can be used with numbers
Examples with Many
With Countable Nouns: • How many books do you have? • There are many students in the class. • I have many friends. Common Countable Nouns: • Many books (plural) • Many cars (plural) • Many ideas (plural) • Many problems (plural) • Many opportunities (plural) In All Sentences: • Positive: She has many talents. • Negative: I don't have many clothes. • Question: How many people are coming? With Numbers: • Many hundreds of people • Many thousands of dollars • Many dozens of eggs

Memory Trick for Much vs Many

🎯 C vs U Rule:

Many = Countable nouns (things you can Count)

Much = Uncountable nouns (things you can't count)

🎯 Simple Test:

Can you put a number before it?

✅ YES → Use MANY (3 books, 5 cars, 10 ideas)

❌ NO → Use MUCH (you can't say 3 waters, 5 sugars)

🎯 Visual Trick:

Think of Many for Multiple items (both start with M)

Think of Much for Mass nouns (both start with M)

Urdu Trick:

اگر اسم کی جمع بن سکتی ہے تو Many استعمال کریں۔
اگر اسم کی جمع نہیں بن سکتی تو Much استعمال کریں۔

Use MUCH with:
  • Water, milk, juice
  • Time, money, work
  • Information, advice
  • Furniture, luggage
  • Bread, rice, sugar
  • Patience, hope, love
Use MANY with:
  • Books, pens, chairs
  • People, children
  • Cars, houses, trees
  • Ideas, problems
  • Days, years, hours
  • Questions, answers

📊 Few vs A Few - Complete Guide

Few - Negative Meaning (Not Many)

Meaning & Usage

Few means "not many" or "hardly any".

بہت کم، نہ ہونے کے برابر

Connotation: Negative (not enough)

Key Points:

  • Emphasizes small number negatively
  • Suggests "less than expected"
  • Used with countable plural nouns
  • Often used with "very" for emphasis
Examples with Few
Negative Connotation: • Few people understand this concept. (not many do) • He has few friends. (he's lonely) • There are few good restaurants here. (not enough) With "Very" for Emphasis: • Very few students passed the exam. (almost none) • Very few people attended the meeting. • Very few countries have this policy. Comparative Forms: • Fewer people came than expected. • This has fewer calories than that. • We need fewer problems, not more. Common Patterns: • In few words (briefly) • Every few days (regularly but not often) • The chosen few (select group)

A Few - Positive Meaning (Some)

Meaning & Usage

A few means "some" or "a small number".

کچھ، تھوڑے سے

Connotation: Positive (enough/satisfactory)

Key Points:

  • Emphasizes small number positively
  • Suggests "some, which is enough"
  • Used with countable plural nouns
  • Similar to "several"
Examples with A Few
Positive Connotation: • A few people understand this concept. (some do) • He has a few friends. (he's not lonely) • There are a few good restaurants here. (some exist) With Numbers: • I'll be ready in a few minutes. (3-5 minutes) • We need a few more chairs. (3-4 more) • Let's wait a few days. (short time) Common Patterns: • Quite a few (many/more than expected) • Only a few (emphasizes small number) • Just a few (very small number) • A few of them (some from a group) In Questions: • Could I ask you a few questions? • Do you have a few minutes? • Would you like a few cookies?

Memory Trick for Few vs A Few

🎯 Glass Analogy:

Imagine a glass of water:

Few = Glass is almost empty (negative)

A few = Glass has some water (positive)

🎯 Simple Test:

Can you replace it with "not many"? → Use FEW

Can you replace it with "some"? → Use A FEW

🎯 Emotion Test:

Does it make you happy or disappointed?

😞 Disappointed → Use FEW

😊 Happy/Satisfied → Use A FEW

Urdu Trick:

اگر آپ "نہ ہونے کے برابر" کہہ رہے ہیں تو Few استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "تھوڑے سے" یا "کچھ" کہہ رہے ہیں تو A few استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Choice Why? Meaning Difference
___ students failed the exam. Few Negative: Not many failed (good thing) Almost all passed
___ students passed the exam. A few Positive: Some passed (better than none) Some passed, but many failed
I have ___ friends I can trust. a few Positive: Some trustworthy friends exist I'm not completely alone
He has ___ friends in this city. few Negative: Not many friends (lonely) He's lonely here
We need ___ more minutes to finish. a few Positive: Some minutes needed Short additional time needed
There are ___ reasons to complain. few Negative: Not many reasons (good thing) Almost no complaints

📊 Little vs A Little - Complete Guide

Little - Negative Meaning (Not Much)

Meaning & Usage

Little means "not much" or "hardly any".

بہت تھوڑا، نہ ہونے کے برابر

Connotation: Negative (not enough)

Key Points:

  • Used with uncountable nouns
  • Emphasizes small amount negatively
  • Suggests "less than expected/needed"
  • Often used with "very" for emphasis
Examples with Little
Negative Connotation: • There is little hope of recovery. (almost no hope) • She has little experience in this field. (not enough) • We have little time to finish. (not enough time) With "Very" for Emphasis: • Very little progress has been made. (almost none) • There's very little milk left. (almost finished) • He has very little patience. (gets angry quickly) Comparative Forms: • This recipe requires less sugar. (comparative of little) • We need less talk and more action. • Less is more. (proverb) Common Patterns: • In little while (soon) • Little by little (gradually) • The little things (small details)

A Little - Positive Meaning (Some)

Meaning & Usage

A little means "some" or "a small amount".

تھوڑا سا، کچھ

Connotation: Positive (enough/satisfactory)

Key Points:

  • Used with uncountable nouns
  • Emphasizes small amount positively
  • Suggests "some, which is enough"
  • Similar to "a bit of"
Examples with A Little
Positive Connotation: • There is a little hope of recovery. (some hope exists) • She has a little experience in this field. (some experience) • We have a little time to finish. (some time available) As an Adverb: • I'm a little tired. (somewhat tired) • It's a little expensive. (somewhat expensive) • Wait a little. (wait for a short time) Common Patterns: • Just a little (very small amount) • Only a little (emphasizes small amount) • A little bit (small amount) • A little more (additional small amount) In Offers/Requests: • Would you like a little sugar in your tea? • Could I have a little help here? • Can you speak a little louder?

Memory Trick for Little vs A Little

🎯 Same as Few/A Few but for Uncountables:

Little = Negative (not enough)

A little = Positive (enough/satisfactory)

🎯 Simple Test:

Can you replace it with "not much"? → Use LITTLE

Can you replace it with "some"? → Use A LITTLE

🎯 The "A" Makes It Positive:

Just like "a few" is positive, "a little" is also positive

No "a" = Negative | With "a" = Positive

Urdu Trick:

اگر آپ "نہ ہونے کے برابر" کہہ رہے ہیں تو Little استعمال کریں۔
اگر آپ "تھوڑا سا" کہہ رہے ہیں تو A little استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Choice Why? Meaning Difference
There is ___ chance of rain today. little Negative: Not much chance (probably no rain) Probably won't rain
There is ___ chance we might win. a little Positive: Some chance exists (hope remains) Some possibility exists
I have ___ money with me. a little Positive: Some money available I have some cash
He has ___ money after paying bills. little Negative: Not much money left He's almost broke
Add ___ salt to the soup. a little Positive: Some salt needed Add some salt
The recipe needs ___ salt. little Negative: Not much salt needed It needs almost no salt

⏰ Since vs For - Complete Guide

Since - Specific Point in Time

Meaning & Usage

Since indicates a starting point in time.

سے (وقت کے مخصوص نقطہ سے)

Answers: Since when?

Key Points:

  • Used with specific time points
  • Followed by exact time/date/event
  • Always used with perfect tenses
  • Can be used as conjunction
Examples with Since
With Exact Times: • I have lived here since 2010. • She has been working since 8 AM. • We haven't met since January. With Events: • I've known her since childhood. • He hasn't called since the party. • They've been friends since college. As Conjunction: • Since you're here, let's begin. • Since it's raining, we'll stay home. • I've been happy since I met you. Perfect Tenses Only: • ✅ I have worked here since 2020. • ❌ I work here since 2020. (incorrect) • ✅ She has been studying since morning. • ❌ She studies since morning. (incorrect)

For - Duration of Time

Meaning & Usage

For indicates a period/duration of time.

کے لیے (وقت کی مدت کے لیے)

Answers: For how long?

Key Points:

  • Used with time periods
  • Followed by length of time
  • Used with all tenses
  • Measures duration
Examples with For
With Time Periods: • I have lived here for 10 years. • She has been working for three hours. • We waited for a long time. Different Tenses: • Present Perfect: I have known him for years. • Simple Past: I lived there for five years. • Future: I will stay for a week. • Present Continuous: I am studying for two hours. Common Time Expressions: • for a while • for ages • for a moment • for a minute/hour/day/week/month/year • for a long time/short time Other Uses: • This gift is for you. (purpose) • I'm sorry for being late. (reason) • She has a talent for music. (ability)

Memory Trick for Since vs For

🎯 Point vs Period Rule:

Since = Specific POINT in time (2010, January, morning)

For = PERIOD of time (10 years, 3 hours, a long time)

🎯 Question Test:

Ask: Since when? → If answer is specific point → Use SINCE

Ask: For how long? → If answer is duration → Use FOR

🎯 Clock Analogy:

Since = The exact time something started (3:00 PM)

For = How long it has been going (2 hours)

Urdu Trick:

اگر جواب میں تاریخ یا مخصوص وقت آئے تو Since استعمال کریں۔
اگر جواب میں مدت (دنوں، گھنٹوں میں) آئے تو For استعمال کریں۔

Sentence Correct Word Why? Time Reference
I have been waiting ___ 2 hours. for Duration of time (2 hours) Period
I have been waiting ___ 2 o'clock. since Specific point in time (2:00) Point
She has lived here ___ 2015. since Specific year (2015) Point
She has lived here ___ 8 years. for Duration (8 years) Period
We haven't seen them ___ the wedding. since Specific event (wedding) Point
We haven't seen them ___ a long time. for Duration (a long time) Period

📍 In vs On vs At - Complete Guide

IN - General/Larger Areas

Meaning & Usage

In indicates being inside or within boundaries.

میں، کے اندر

Used for: Countries, cities, rooms, periods

Key Rules:

  • Enclosed spaces (in the room, in the car)
  • Geographical areas (in Pakistan, in Lahore)
  • Time periods (in January, in 2024, in the morning)
  • Being part of something (in a team, in class)
Examples with In
Places (Enclosed/Large Areas): • in the room/house/car • in Pakistan/India/America • in Lahore/Karachi/Islamabad • in the park/garden/forest Time (Periods): • in January/February/March • in 2024/2025/2026 • in the morning/afternoon/evening • in summer/winter/spring/autumn Other Uses: • in a book/magazine/newspaper • in the picture/photograph • in the sky/water/air • in line/queue/row Common Phrases: • in bed (resting) • in hospital (as patient) • in prison/jail • in school/college/university

ON - Surfaces/Specific Days

Meaning & Usage

On indicates contact with a surface.

پر، کے اوپر

Used for: Surfaces, specific days, media

Key Rules:

  • Touching surfaces (on the table, on the wall)
  • Specific days/dates (on Monday, on July 4th)
  • Transport (on the bus, on a plane, on a train)
  • Media (on TV, on the radio, on the internet)
Examples with On
Places (Surfaces): • on the table/floor/wall • on the ceiling/roof • on the page/screen • on the ground/earth Time (Specific): • on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday • on July 4th/Christmas Day • on my birthday/anniversary • on the weekend (American English) Transport: • on the bus/train/plane • on a bike/motorcycle • on a horse/camel • on foot (walking) Media/Communication: • on TV/television • on the radio • on the phone • on the internet/website

AT - Specific Points/Locations

Meaning & Usage

At indicates specific points or exact locations.

پر، کے پاس (مخصوص نقطہ)

Used for: Specific addresses, points, events

Key Rules:

  • Specific addresses (at 123 Main Street)
  • Exact points (at the corner, at the bus stop)
  • Events (at a party, at a concert, at a meeting)
  • Specific times (at 3:00, at noon, at midnight)
Examples with At
Places (Specific Points): • at home/work/school • at the bus stop/station/airport • at the door/window/entrance • at the top/bottom/end Time (Exact): • at 3:00/4:30/5:15 • at noon/midnight/night • at sunrise/sunset • at the moment/present time Events: • at a party/concert/wedding • at a meeting/conference • at lunch/dinner/breakfast • at the movies/cinema Common Phrases: • at first/last • at once/immediately • at least/at most • at risk/in danger

Memory Trick for In vs On vs At

🎯 General to Specific Rule:

IN → General/Large areas (country, city, room)

ON → Surfaces/Specific days (table, Monday)

AT → Specific points (address, exact time)

🎯 Size Comparison:

IN is for the largest/most general

ON is for surfaces/specific

AT is for the most specific/exact

🎯 Time Hierarchy:

Years/Months/Seasons → IN (in 2024, in January)

Days/Dates → ON (on Monday, on July 4th)

Exact Times → AT (at 3:00, at noon)

Urdu Trick:

ملک، شہر، کمرہ → In (اندر)
میز، دیوار، پیر → On (اوپر)
پتہ، مخصوص وقت، تقریب → At (پر/کے پاس)

Category IN ON AT
Time in January, in 2024, in summer on Monday, on July 4th, on my birthday at 3:00, at noon, at night
Place in Pakistan, in Lahore, in the room on the table, on the wall, on the floor at home, at school, at the door
Transport in the car, in a taxi on the bus, on a train, on a plane at the station, at the airport
Media in a book, in a newspaper on TV, on the radio, on a website at the cinema, at a concert
Events in a meeting, in a class on vacation, on a trip at a party, at a wedding

📝 Practice Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

Quiz: Choose the Correct Word

1. First we'll study, _____ we'll take a break.
then
than
2. She is taller _____ her brother.
then
than
3. The medicine didn't _____ her at all.
affect
effect
4. What was the _____ of the decision?
affect
effect
5. _____ going to _____ house for dinner.
They're, their
Their, there
There, they're
6. How _____ water did you drink today?
much
many
7. There are _____ apples on the tree.
much
many
8. _____ people understand quantum physics.
Few
A few
9. Can I ask you _____ questions?
few
a few
10. I have _____ money to lend you.
little
a little
11. Add _____ sugar to your tea.
little
a little
12. I've known her _____ 2010.
since
for
13. I've known her _____ 10 years.
since
for
14. I live _____ Lahore.
in
on
at
15. The book is _____ the table.
in
on
at
16. I'll meet you _____ the bus stop.
in
on
at

🎯 Ultimate Memory Tricks Summary

Quick Memory Tricks Recap:

Then vs Than: • Then = Time (both have "E") • Than = Comparison (both have "A")

Affect vs Effect: • RAVEN: Affect = Verb, Effect = Noun • A before E: Action before End Result

Their vs There vs They're: • Their = Heir (possession) • There = Here (place) • They're = They are (apostrophe)

Much vs Many: • Many = Countable (Can Count) • Much = Uncountable (Mass nouns)

Few/A Few & Little/A Little: • Without "A" = Negative (not enough) • With "A" = Positive (enough/some)

Since vs For: • Since = Point in time (When?) • For = Period of time (How long?)

In vs On vs At: • In = Largest/General • On = Surfaces/Specific • At = Most Specific/Exact

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