Common Errors

Front

What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Front

Choose the correct homophone: I put all my birthday presents over ______.

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there

Front

What does 'our' mean?

Back

'Our' is a possessive pronoun that shows something belongs to us.

Front

Choose the correct word: We should have brought _______ lunch today.

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our

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

Choose the correct word: My dog lost ____ collar when it dug under the fence.

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its

Front

What does 'are' mean?

Back

'Are' is a form of the verb 'to be' used with you, we, and they.

Front

Choose the correct word: If we ______ late, we won't be able to get a seat at the front.

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are

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction that means 'it is'.

Front

Choose the correct word: I love Hocus Pocus because ___ a funny Halloween movie.

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it's