Commonly confused words #1 (TR)

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership (e.g., The dog wagged its tail). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., It's raining outside).

Front

When do you use 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun (e.g., Their house is big). 'There' refers to a place (e.g., The book is over there). 'They're' is a contraction for 'they are' (e.g., They're going to the park).

Front

What does 'than' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Than' is used for comparisons (e.g., She is taller than her brother).

Front

What does 'then' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Then' refers to a time or sequence of events (e.g., First we eat, then we play).

Front

How do you use 'its' in a sentence?

Back

'Its' is used to show possession, as in 'The cat licked its paw.'

Front

How do you use 'it's' in a sentence?

Back

'It's' is used as a contraction, as in 'It's a sunny day.'

Front

What is a common mistake with 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

Many people confuse 'their' (possessive) with 'there' (place) and 'they're' (contraction).

Front

Provide an example of using 'than' correctly.

Back

She runs faster than her friend.

Front

Provide an example of using 'then' correctly.

Back

We will finish our homework, then we can watch a movie.

Front

What is the function of 'its' in a sentence?

Back

'Its' functions as a possessive adjective, indicating that something belongs to it.