Title: Pray or Prey: Don’t Let Spelling Catch You Off Guard!

Title: Pray or Prey: Don’t Let Spelling Catch You Off Guard!

Pray vs. Prey

In early English, the word “pray” and “prey” were different words used to talk about separate things. Here, we will look at how to use these words correctly and remember the difference between them.

Pray:
1. I pray every night before going to bed.
2. Please pray for my sick friend.
3. Let us pray before we eat.
4. People pray in churches, mosques, and temples.
5. She will pray for good luck in her exam.

Prey:
1. Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
2. The owl is hunting for prey at night.
3. The eagle spotted its prey from high above.
4. Be careful not to become the prey of scams.
5. Wolves often hunt in packs to catch their prey.

Trick to Remember the Difference:
Think of “pr(a)y” in “pray” as talking to God and asking for something. On the other hand, “prey” is like a “pre-data” where one creature hunts another for food.

Summary:
“Pray” is when you talk to God, ask for something, or show gratitude. “Prey” refers to an animal that gets hunted by another animal for food. Remember the difference by thinking of praying for blessings and being prey as being hunted.