Distinguishing Between Let's and Lets

This video tutorial from Sparkle English explains the difference between 'let's' and 'lets'. 'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us' used for making suggestions, while 'lets' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'let', meaning to allow or permit. The video provides examples for both usages and encourages viewers to practice by writing sentences using each form. The tutorial concludes with a call to subscribe for more English learning content.

What is the base verb from which 'let's' and 'lets' are derived?

• Let

• Lets

• Letting

• Let's

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What does 'let's' stand for?

• Let is

• Lets us

• Let us

• Lets

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CCSS.L.4.1C

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Why is 'let's' often used in informal settings?

• None of the above

• Because it is a formal expression

• It is easier to say

• It is less formal than 'let us'

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Which of the following is a correct usage of 'let's'?

• She let's the cat inside.

• It let's you see in the dark.

• He let's go of the rope.

• Let's go to the beach.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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In which situation is 'let us' more commonly used?

• Casual conversation

• None of the above

• Informal invitations

• Formal settings

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Which pronouns can 'lets' be used with?

• They, them

• I, you, we

• You, yours

• He, she, it

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Which sentence correctly uses 'lets'?

• Lets go to the park!

• It lets not happen.

• She lets the dog out.

• Let's he do it.

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Which of the following sentences uses both 'let's' and 'lets' correctly?

• Let's go out if she lets us.

• He lets go if let's do it.

• Lets go to the game if he let's.

• Let's lets the cat out.

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What is the task given to practice the lesson?

• Write a paragraph using 'let's' and 'lets'.

• None of the above

• Write one sentence using 'let's' and another using 'lets'.

• Explain the difference between 'let's' and 'lets' in your own words.

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