Commonly Confused Words 1

Complete the sentence:

How many of _______ toys were hidden under the couch?

• it's

• its

• its'

Complete the sentence:

First, you boil the water. ______ you add the pasta.

• Then

• Than

Complete the sentence:

I'm not sure if ___________ going to go with us on the trip.

• their

• there

• they're

Complete the sentence:

Could you please put the groceries over ______ on the table?

• their

• there

• they're

Complete the sentence:

If not now, ______ when?

• then

• than

Complete the sentence:

___________ only fun if everybody can play.

• It's

• Its'

• Its

Complete the sentence:

If _________ mother will let them go, they can join us at Great America.

• their

• they're

• there

Which of the following options should never be used?

• its'

• its

• it's

Fill in the blank:

If _________ important enough, you don't need me to remind you.

Fill in the blank:

I asked them for ________ mother's phone number, but they said it wasn't working.