Commonly Confused Words

Front

What is the difference between "It's" and "Its"?

Back

"It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has". "Its" is a possessive pronoun meaning "belonging to it."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does "Affect" mean?

Back

"Affect" is a verb that means to influence something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does "Effect" mean?

Back

"Effect" is a noun that refers to the result of a change.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

When do you use "their"?

Back

"Their" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to them.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

When do you use "there"?

Back

"There" is an adverb that refers to a place or location.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

When do you use "they're"?

Back

"They're" is a contraction for "they are."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the possessive form of "dog"?

Back

The possessive form is "dog's".

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

What is the correct usage of "its" in a sentence?

Back

"The cat chased its tail."

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the correct usage of "it's" in a sentence?

Back

"It's going to rain today."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?

Back

"Affect" is a verb (to influence), while "effect" is a noun (the result).

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CCSS.L.5.5C