Commonly Confused Words—Let's Practice!
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Transcript Commonly Confused Words—Let's Practice!
Goopaw says get ready to practice using... Commonly Confused Words Which word correctly completes the sentence? The basketball team will recieve their jerseys today. (...) "Their", (...) because the context clue BASKETBALL TEAM tells us the jerseys belong to them. Let's try another. Which word correctly completes the sentence? You're watching a video right now. (...) "You're", (...) because the sentence states YOU ARE watching a video. Let's keep praticing. Which word correctly completes the sentence? Are you coming to the party? (...) "To", (...) because the context clue COMING tells us they want to know if someone is attending the party. Let's try another. Which words correctly completes the sentence? I signed up for two days of camp, too! (...) "Two", (...) because the context clue DAYS tells us they are saying a number. "Too", (...) because the sentence is stating they ALSO signed up for two days. Let's keep praticing. Which words correctly completes the sentence? Is that their car over there? (...) "Their", (...) because the context clue CAR tells us the car belongs to them. "There", (...) because the context clue OVER says they are asking about the location or place. Let's practice one more! Which words correctly completes the sentence? We went to two stores in search of your favorite ice cream. "To", (...) because the context clue WENT tells us where they searched. "Two", (...) because the context clue STORES tells us they are saying a number. Your, (...) because the sentence states they were searching for their favorite ice cream flavor. Goopaw had so much fun practicing with you today! See you next time!
Commonly Confused Words—Let's Practice! exercise
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Figure out the correct missing word.
HintsThe word you're means you are. For example: I am so glad you're feeling better!
Remember, we use your to talk about something that is someone's.
For example, your garden is growing so nicely!
SolutionCan I play with your favorite toy?
Thanks, you're so kind to share!
The first blank is your, because it tells us whose toy it is.
The second blank is you're, because we are saying you are.
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Choose the correct words.
HintsRemember, use the context clues of the sentence to help you choose the correct word.
They're means they are.
The word there relates to a place or position. For example: Please put the book on the shelf over there.
The word their relates to ownership. For example: That is their book.
SolutionThe bikes over there are their bikes, and they're taking me biking later.
The first blank is there, because it describes where the bikes are.
The second blank is their, because it tells us who the bikes belong to.
The third blank is they're, because they are taking you biking later.
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Fill in the blanks to complete the story.
HintsRemember, we are talking about whose birthday it is.
The word two represents the number 2. For example: I have two lizards as pets!
You are not using the word you're, since you are does not fit in this sentence.
SolutionFor your birthday, I am giving you two presents!
The first blank is your, since we are talking about the person whose birthday it is.
The second blank is two, since we are sharing how many presents we are giving them.
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Fill in the missing words.
HintsRemember, the word too means in addition or also.
You will not use the word they're, since they are does not fit in the sentence.
You will not use the word two, since it represents a number and does not fit in the sentence.
SolutionI wanted to go to the party at their house, but I was too tired!
The first blank is to, because the context clues tell us someone wanted to go to the party.
The next blank is their, because we are talking about someone's house.
The last blank is too, since the person is explaining they are tired.
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Which word correctly completes the sentence?
HintsRemember, you are going to their house.
The word your shows possession. For example: Can I use your pen?
The word you're means you are. For example: I hope you're having a great day!
SolutionI am coming to your house after school.
The sentence states that you are coming to their house.
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Fill in the missing words.
HintsUse context clues to help decide which words belong in the blank.
The word their relates to belonging or ownership. For example: Let's go to their baseball game.
You will not use the word your, since it does not fit in this sentence.
The word they're means they are. For example: They're inviting you to come play.
The word too means "in addition" or "also".
SolutionI'm excited about their game night! If your little brother wants to come too, they're fine with that.
The first blank is their, since it tells us whose game night it is.
The second blank is your, because we are talking about whose little brother it is.
The third blank is too, because he is also invited.
The fourth blank is they're, meaning they are.
