Commonly Misused Words

What is the contraction of 'who is'?

• Whos

• Who’s

• Whom's

• Who is

What does 'whose' indicate?

• It is used to ask about identity.

• It is used to ask about ownership.

• It is used to ask about location.

• It is used to ask about time.

What does 'effect' mean in a sentence?

• A change that occurs due to an action.

• The result or outcome of a change.

• A method of causing something to happen.

• A temporary state of being.

What does 'affect' mean in a sentence?

• To influence or make a change.

• To remain unchanged.

• To express a feeling or emotion.

• To create a physical object.

Complete the sentence: First complete the assignment ... begin working on your homework.

• but

• then

• and

• or

How does eating too many carbohydrates ... your weight?

• affect

• increase

• decrease

• stabilize

Which word is correct? ______ dog is this?

• Who

• Whose

• Whom

• Which

What is the meaning of 'then'?

• A time in the past

• A type of conditional statement

• 'Then' refers to a time or sequence.

• A synonym for 'now'

How do you differentiate between 'who's' and 'whose'?

• 'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is', while 'whose' indicates possession.

• 'Who's' indicates possession, while 'whose' is a contraction for 'who is'.

• Both 'who's' and 'whose' can be used interchangeably in sentences.

• 'Who's' is used for plural subjects, while 'whose' is used for singular subjects.

When do you use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'There' shows possession, 'their' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'There' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' refers to a place, and 'they're' shows possession.

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'they're' shows possession.