These 3 words can be difficult to spell correctly because they are so commonly used, and they're pronounced the same. "Too" is what you use to show that there's an excessive amount of something, such as "She ate too much chocolate" or "They watched too much television." "To" is the form you use as a preposition before a noun, such as "go to the store" or "run to the end of the block." "Two" refers to the number 2.  "To" usually indicates going somewhere, so to remember it, think of "go" and "to" each having just one "o" and one other letter. "To" is used as a preposition and an infinitive phrase conjunction. You can tell "too" means excessive because it has too many "Os" in it. While this rule doesn't work every time, it will point you in the right direction most of the time. Remember, a verb does action, while a noun is what does the action or has it done to it.  Another way to remember the difference is think of cause and effect, replacing "cause" with "affect." "Cause" is causing the effect, so "affect" is affecting the effect. "Affect" is only used as a noun when it means it produced a feeling or "affect." It's the root of words like "affection." It's also the root of "affectation," as another meaning of the verb "affect" is to "put on a pretense." Likewise, "effect" is used as a verb when talking about bringing about change, as in, "to effect change." "They're" is a contraction of "they are," such as "They're going to the movies" or "They're eating apples." "Their" is the possessive form, such as "Their car is next to yours" or "Let's go to their house." "There" tells you where things are, such as "The cat is over there" or "Please go and sit right there." Remember, "there" shows you places, so it has "here" in it. " "Where" asks about the location of something, such as "Where are you going?" "Were," on the other hand, shows something happened in the past, such as "They were going to the store when they got in an accident."  Another common mix-up with these words is "we're," which is a contraction of "we" and "are," such as "We're eating oatmeal." Remember to look for "here" in "where" to help you remember it's a place word. Even though these words aren't exact homophones, they can still be confusing. Just keep in mind that "than" is the word you use when comparing things, while "then" refers to time, such as "then and now."  For instance, you'd say, "She's smarter than him," or "They ate more bananas than the other table." For "then," you could write, "We ate better back then," or "The area was quieter then." Remember, the verb does the action, and "accept" will always be a verb that means to take something given by someone else or to agree to something. "Except" means everything but a few or all but one.  For example, you may write, "I accept your gift," or "I accept the situation." On the other hand, for "except," you may write, "We need everyone working hard on this project, except for Roger, who will be heading up the secondary team."
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One-sentence summary -- Use "too" to show an excess, "to" as a preposition, and "two" to refer to a number. Pick "affect" for a verb and "effect" for a noun. Use "they're" for a contraction, "their" for possession, and "there" to point to an object. Pick "where" for location and "were" for a past-tense form of "to be. Choose "then" for time and "than" for comparisons. Pick "accept" for the verb and "except" for a preposition.

Article: Ground beef is one of the most versatile cuts of beef. It can be used in a wide variety of styles and dishes. Knowing which dish you will be frying beef for will help determine the exact seasoning you will need. Place the beef and seasoning into the bowl and mix with your hands until the seasoning is fully incorporated. Place a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil has heated place your ground beef in the skillet and stir it with a utensil, like a wooden spoon, spatula, or fork until brown. Break up any clumps of meat to ensure that all of the ground beef is cooked to the same temperature, will most likely be well-done.  Use seasonings like thyme, fresh garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper for more European style dishes, like lasagna, shepherd's pie, bolognese. Try adding spices like paprika, cayenne, chili powder, or fresh cilantro for latin style dishes, like tacos, Picadillo, or chillis. Preheat your oven to 350F and let it cycle for about 45 minutes. Season your steaks with your desired spices and begin to heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.  Once the oil is hot place one side of the steak down in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes. Searing locks in the flavor of the steak as well as creates a “caramelized” or heavily flavored crust. If your steak is large or thick you may need to finish it in the oven. Some thinner steaks, like flank steak or skirt steak, can be cooked quickly just by searing.  Steak that come thicker or with edges that need to seared are T-bones, Porterhouses, New York strips, and Ribeyes.  Let the steak rest on a cooling rack, cutting board, or plate for about 10 to fifteen minutes to let the steak finish cooking and reabsorb its juices. Burgers can be made on a stovetop as easily as they can be grilled. Choose a ground beef with your desired fat content, season well with spices and herbs, and form your patties. Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat and place the patties in once the oil is hot. Your cooking time will vary depending on what your desired temperature is and how thick the patties are.  A general rule is that patties that are 1 inch thick will take around 4-6 minutes a side to cook. Make a stir fry. Stir frys can be an excellent source of protein and vegetables, and they are relatively simple and easy to cook. Many butchers already have beef cut to stir fry size, which can be anywhere from small cubes to thin slices. You’ll need to heat a walled skillet or wok with oil over a medium-high heat, then add your beef to brown quickly, followed by your vegetables and an accompanying sauce. Add sauces like soy sauce and oyster sauce to give your stir fry even more flavor. Beef in stir fries cook very quickly. Don’t worry about over cooking the beef as they will likely be well done regardless.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Cook ground beef. Cook steaks and finish them in the oven. Try making burgers.