Commonly confused words

Commonly confused words

"Its vs. it's" and "an vs. a"

It's vs. Its Rule

• It's = "it is"

• Its = shows ownership of something

• Examples:

• It's hard for Dave to run long distances.

• Dave got a new iPod for Christmas, but its screen was broken.

Multiple Choice

It's means...

• it is

• shows ownership or belonging

Multiple Choice

Its means

• it is

• shows ownership or belonging

Multiple Choice

___ hard for her to understand math, so she asked her friend for help.

• it's

• It's

Multiple Choice

My dog wags ___ tail.

• its

• Its

A vs. An Rule

• A = use when the next word in the sentence starts with a consonant

• An = use when the next word in the sentence starts with a vowel

• Examples:

• He thought it was a great honor to pass the class.

• He thought it was an embarrassment to fail.

Multiple Choice

When do you use "A"?

• Before a consonant letter

• Before a vowel letter

Multiple Choice

When do you use "An"?

• before a consonant letter

• before a vowel letter

Multiple Choice

Simba wore __ pair of sunglasses.

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

She has __ amazing sense of humor.

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

She has __ amazing sense of humor.

• a

• an