Use Commonly Confused Words Correctly - 4th Grade Writing
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Choose the correct word: "That is ___ house on the corner."
Choose the correct word: "That is ___ house on the corner."
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their. Shows possession - the house belongs to them.
their. Shows possession - the house belongs to them.
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Choose the correct word: "___ time to start the test."
Choose the correct word: "___ time to start the test."
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It's. Replace with "it is" - "It is time" makes sense.
It's. Replace with "it is" - "It is time" makes sense.
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What is the correct meaning of "two" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "two" in a sentence?
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"Two" is the number $2$. It's the written form of the number after one.
"Two" is the number $2$. It's the written form of the number after one.
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Choose the correct word: "I want ___ go outside."
Choose the correct word: "I want ___ go outside."
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to. Use "to" before infinitive verbs like "go."
to. Use "to" before infinitive verbs like "go."
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What is the correct meaning of "it's" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "it's" in a sentence?
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"It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has.". Replace it with "it is" or "it has" to check.
"It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has.". Replace it with "it is" or "it has" to check.
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What is the correct meaning of "its" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "its" in a sentence?
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"Its" shows that something belongs to it. It's the possessive form with no apostrophe.
"Its" shows that something belongs to it. It's the possessive form with no apostrophe.
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Choose the correct word: "Is this ___ jacket?"
Choose the correct word: "Is this ___ jacket?"
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your. Shows possession - the jacket belongs to you.
your. Shows possession - the jacket belongs to you.
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Choose the correct word: "___ welcome to join the game."
Choose the correct word: "___ welcome to join the game."
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You're. Replace with "you are" - "You are welcome" makes sense.
You're. Replace with "you are" - "You are welcome" makes sense.
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What is the correct meaning of "you're" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "you're" in a sentence?
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"You're" is a contraction for "you are.". Replace it with "you are" to check if it's correct.
"You're" is a contraction for "you are.". Replace it with "you are" to check if it's correct.
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What is the correct meaning of "your" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "your" in a sentence?
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"Your" shows that something belongs to you. It's the possessive form for "you."
"Your" shows that something belongs to you. It's the possessive form for "you."
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Choose the correct word: "I want to go outside, ___."
Choose the correct word: "I want to go outside, ___."
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too. Use "too" to mean "also" at the end of sentences.
too. Use "too" to mean "also" at the end of sentences.
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Choose the correct word: "I have ___ pencils."
Choose the correct word: "I have ___ pencils."
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two. Use "two" when counting objects.
two. Use "two" when counting objects.
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What is the correct meaning of "there" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "there" in a sentence?
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"There" tells a place or location. It points to a specific place or position.
"There" tells a place or location. It points to a specific place or position.
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What is the correct meaning of "their" in a sentence?
What is the correct meaning of "their" in a sentence?
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"Their" shows that something belongs to them. It's the possessive form for multiple people.
"Their" shows that something belongs to them. It's the possessive form for multiple people.
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Choose the correct word: "Put your backpack over ___."
Choose the correct word: "Put your backpack over ___."
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there. Indicates a location where to put something.
there. Indicates a location where to put something.
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Choose the correct word: "Is this ___ notebook on the desk?"
Choose the correct word: "Is this ___ notebook on the desk?"
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your. Shows the notebook belongs to the person asked.
your. Shows the notebook belongs to the person asked.
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Choose the correct word: "The dog wagged ___ tail when it saw me."
Choose the correct word: "The dog wagged ___ tail when it saw me."
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its. Shows the tail belongs to the dog (no apostrophe).
its. Shows the tail belongs to the dog (no apostrophe).
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Choose the correct word: "___ raining, so we will stay inside."
Choose the correct word: "___ raining, so we will stay inside."
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It's. Contraction meaning "it is raining."
It's. Contraction meaning "it is raining."
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Choose the correct word: "I want ___ go outside after dinner."
Choose the correct word: "I want ___ go outside after dinner."
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to. Introduces the infinitive verb "go."
to. Introduces the infinitive verb "go."
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What is the correct meaning of "to" when it shows direction or an infinitive verb?
What is the correct meaning of "to" when it shows direction or an infinitive verb?
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"to" shows direction or begins an infinitive (to go). Indicates movement toward something or introduces a verb.
"to" shows direction or begins an infinitive (to go). Indicates movement toward something or introduces a verb.
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