Commonly Confused STAAR

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What is the difference between 'sense' and 'since'?

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'Sense' refers to a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus (like sight, hearing, etc.). 'Since' is a preposition used to indicate a point in time.

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What is the correct form of 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

Back

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'. 'Their' is a possessive adjective used to show ownership. 'There' refers to a place.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to you. 'You're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct form of 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence something. 'Effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

Front

What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, indicating that something belongs to someone.