Commonly Confused Words: It's/Its & Their/There/They're

As strawberry ice cream dribbled down the cone and over his hand, Jerry complained, "__________ so hot out here that my tongue can't keep up!"

• Its
• It's

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.4A

The iced coffee sat forgotten on the table. __________ sweating cup formed a ring on the polished wood.

• Its
• It's

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.4A

The cockroaches and ants are very happy since __________ been over a week since Tommy has washed dishes or taken out the trash.

• its
• it's
• there
• they're

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fran decided against a golden retriever puppy since __________ thick coat of long fur would be a vacuuming nightmare.

• its
• it's

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

"__________ all over," announced the race official as Veronica crossed the finish line five hours after the winning runner.

• Its
• It's

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Maggie spooned yogurt into her mouth, savoring __________ cool, creamy blueberry flavor.

• its
• it's

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.4A

"__________ time you found a summer job," Mom declared as she pushed Sonny's feet from the coffee table and turned off the television.

• Its
• It's

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Where are Mark and Sally?
______ over there.

• They're
• There
• Their

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CCSS.L.6.4A

They've forgotten ______ bags.

• They're
• There
• Their

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.4A

______ is no soap in my bathroom. Could you send some up please?

• They're
• There
• Their

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D