Frequently Confused Words

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What does 'their' mean?

Back

It shows that something belongs to them.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the correct word to use when referring to a car that belongs to someone else?

Back

their

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

It is a contraction for 'they are.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Which of the following is a contraction: there, their, or they're?

Back

they're

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

It indicates a place or location.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Fill in the blank: Look at _________ beautiful house!

Back

there

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ climbing that huge hill.

Back

They're

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the difference between 'there' and 'their'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, while 'their' shows possession.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When do you use 'they're'?

Back

Use 'they're' when you mean 'they are.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is an example of a sentence using 'their'?

Back

That is their dog.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B