Misused Words 1

If _____ bothering you that much, you should report it.

• its

• it's

I think _____ a great day for a hike.

• it's

• its

The dog chewed on _____ bone for hours.

• it's

• its

The Dodo bird is known for _____ inability to fly.

• its

• it's

I left my backpack over _____ by the door.

• their

• they're

• there

______ new puppy is named Snickers.

• They're

• Their

• There

_____ still waiting for _____ teacher to pass out report cards.

• They're/their

• They're/there

• Their/they're

• Their/their

I leave my tie on a little _____ because otherwise my neck gets sore

• loose

• lose

I mentally count to ten so I don’t _____ self-control in those grueling meetings.

• loose

• lose

If you’ve got any _____ quarters, bring them to the arcade.

• loose

• lose