Frequently Confused Words

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

You're

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Which word indicates possession and is used for multiple people?

Back

Their

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is the word used to indicate a sequence of events, often following another action?

Back

Then

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What is the numerical word that represents the quantity of 2?

Back

Two

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

Front

What is the possessive form of 'you'?

Back

Your

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' indicates possession, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'their' in a sentence?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

When should 'then' be used in a sentence?

Back

'Then' is used to indicate time or a sequence of events.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the significance of using 'two' in a sentence?

Back

'Two' specifies a quantity of 2, distinguishing it from 'to' (a preposition) and 'too' (meaning also or excessively).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

How do you differentiate between 'your' and 'yore'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive pronoun, while 'yore' refers to a time long past.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A