Commonly Confused Words

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Its a sunny day outside.

• It's a sunny day outside.

• Their going to the park.

• There going to the park.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'It's a sunny day outside.' because 'It's' is the contraction for 'It is' while 'Its' is the possessive form.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "_ going to the concert tonight."

• There

• Their

• They’re

• Its

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'They’re' which is a contraction for 'They are'. Therefore, the sentence should be 'They’re going to the concert tonight.'

Which sentence uses "too" correctly?

• I have too many books.

• She is too tired to go.

• This is too hard.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'too' is 'I have too many books.' as it demonstrates an excessive amount. The other sentences also use 'too' correctly, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.

Choose the correct word: "The _ of the medicine was immediate."

• effect

• affect

• effects

• affecting

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'effect' in this context. 'Effect' is used to describe the result or outcome of something, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence or make a difference to something.

Select the correct sentence:

• I can’t believe it’s already July.

• I can’t believe their visiting in July.

• Their going to be late.

• They’re going to be late.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They’re going to be late.' as it uses the contraction 'They're' which is the correct form for 'They are'.

Which option correctly completes the sentence: "He was ___ by the news."

• effect

• affected

• affect

• effected

Answer explanation

The correct option is 'affected' because it is the past tense form of the verb 'affect' which fits the sentence structure correctly.

Choose the correct phrase: "I have [too/two/to] apples in the basket."

Which sentence is correct?

• There going to finish their homework.

• They’re going to finish their homework.

• Its going to rain today.

• I saw their dog in the yard.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They’re going to finish their homework.' The contraction 'They’re' is the correct form of 'They are' in this context.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "The movie had a great _ on me."

• affect

• effect

• affects

• effecting

Answer explanation

The correct option to complete the sentence is 'effect' as it is used to indicate the impact or influence the movie had on the person. 'Affect' is a verb, while 'effect' is a noun in this context.

Select the correct form to complete the sentence: "The cat licked ___ paws."

• its

• it's

Answer explanation

The correct form to complete the sentence is 'its' as it shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.