Commonly Confused Words!

Front

What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership (e.g., their project). 'There' refers to a place (e.g., over there). 'They're' is a contraction of 'they are' (e.g., they're going).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When do you use 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it (e.g., its tail). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., it's raining).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'except' mean?

Back

'Except' means to exclude or leave out (e.g., everyone except Marcia).

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does 'accept' mean?

Back

'Accept' means to receive or agree to something (e.g., accept the invitation).

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

How do you use 'its' in a sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words, such as 'don't' for 'do not' or 'they're' for 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of 'there'?

Back

'There' indicates a location or place (e.g., put the book over there).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'their'?

Back

'Their' indicates possession by multiple people (e.g., their house is big).

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C