Commonly Confused Words

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What does 'there' mean?

Back

'There' refers to a place or location.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'their' mean?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

What is the correct usage of 'beside'?

Back

'Beside' means next to or at the side of.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the correct usage of 'besides'?

Back

'Besides' means in addition to or apart from.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What does 'then' mean?

Back

'Then' refers to a time or sequence of events.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'than' mean?

Back

'Than' is used for making comparisons.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the correct usage of 'its'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the correct usage of 'it's'?

Back

'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does 'your' mean?

Back

'Your' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6