Distinguishing Between Let's and Lets

Distinguishing Between Let's and Lets

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English

6th - 10th Grade

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Lucas Foster

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Let

Lets

Letting

Let's

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'let's' stand for?

Let is

Lets us

Let us

Lets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Casual conversation

None of the above

Informal invitations

Formal settings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pronouns can 'lets' be used with?

They, them

I, you, we

You, yours

He, she, it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'lets'?

Lets go to the park!

It lets not happen.

She lets the dog out.

Let's he do it.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.