Commonly Misused Words Explained

Antonio seeks help from Teacher Amore to correct his letter to Max. Teacher Amore explains the differences between commonly confused words: 'there', 'their', 'they're'; 'it's', 'its'; 'your', 'you're'; and 'whose', 'who's'. Antonio learns the correct usage of these words and rewrites his letter, thanking Teacher Amore for her guidance.

What did Antonio ask Teacher Amore to do?

• Check his letter

• Help him with his homework

• Teach him a new language

• Explain a math problem

Which of the following is a contraction of 'they are'?

• Their

• There

• They're

• Theirs

Which form shows possession?

• There

• Their

• They're

• They are

Which sentence correctly uses 'there'?

• Their going to the park.

• There is a book on the table.

• They're house is big.

• Their happy to see you.

What is 'it's' a contraction of?

• It is

• It has

• Both 'it is' and 'it has'

• It was

Which sentence correctly uses 'its'?

• It's tail is fluffy.

• Its been a long time.

• The cat licked its paw.

• It's a beautiful day.

Which of the following is a contraction of 'you are'?

• You were

• Yours

• You're

• Your

Which sentence correctly uses 'your'?

• Your going to love this.

• You're book is on the table.

• Your house is beautiful.

• You're very kind.

Which of the following is a contraction of 'who is'?

• Whom

• Whose

• Who has

• Who's

Which sentence correctly uses 'whose'?

• Who's the owner of this car?

• Whose shoes are these?

• Who's book is this?

• Whose going to the party?