Commonly Confused Words

Front

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Its a sunny day outside.
• It's a sunny day outside.
• Their going to the park.
• There going to the park.

Back

It's a sunny day outside.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'It's a sunny day outside.' because 'It's' is the contraction for 'It is' while 'Its' is the possessive form.

Front

Complete the sentence: "_ going to the concert tonight." Options: There, Their, They’re, Its

Back

They’re

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'They’re' which is a contraction for 'They are'. Therefore, the sentence should be 'They’re going to the concert tonight.'

Front

Which sentence uses "too" correctly? Options: I have too many books., She is too tired to go., This is too hard., All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'too' is 'I have too many books.' as it demonstrates an excessive amount. The other sentences also use 'too' correctly, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.

Front

"The _ of the medicine was immediate."

Back

effect

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'effect' in this context. 'Effect' is used to describe the result or outcome of something, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence or make a difference to something.

Front

Select the correct sentence: I can’t believe it’s already July., I can’t believe their visiting in July., Their going to be late., They’re going to be late.

Back

They’re going to be late.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They’re going to be late.' as it uses the contraction 'They're' which is the correct form for 'They are'.

Front

Complete the sentence: "He was ___ by the news." Options: effect, affected, affect, effected

Back

affected

Answer explanation

The correct option is 'affected' because it is the past tense form of the verb 'affect' which fits the sentence structure correctly.

Front

Choose the correct phrase: "I have [too/two/to] apples in the basket."

Back

two

Front

Which sentence is correct? There going to finish their homework., They’re going to finish their homework., Its going to rain today., I saw their dog in the yard.

Back

They’re going to finish their homework.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They’re going to finish their homework.' The contraction 'They’re' is the correct form of 'They are' in this context.

Front

Complete the sentence: "The movie had a great _ on me." Options: affect, effect, affects, effecting

Back

effect

Answer explanation

The correct option to complete the sentence is 'effect' as it is used to indicate the impact or influence the movie had on the person. 'Affect' is a verb, while 'effect' is a noun in this context.

Front

Complete the sentence: "The cat licked ___ paws." Options: its, it's

Back

its

Answer explanation

The correct form to complete the sentence is 'its' as it shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.