Common Errors

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What does 'our' mean?

Back

'Our' is a possessive pronoun that means belonging to us.

Front

What does 'we're' stand for?

Back

'We're' is a contraction for 'we are'.

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

Front

What does 'there' refer to?

Back

'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

Front

What is the meaning of 'are'?

Back

'Are' is a form of the verb 'to be' used with plural subjects.

Front

What is the meaning of 'their'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun that means belonging to them.

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership, like 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'are' in a sentence?

Back

'Are' is used to describe a state of being, e.g., 'They are happy.'

Front

What is the correct usage of 'its' in a sentence?

Back

'Its' shows possession, e.g., 'The dog wagged its tail.'