Differentiating Your and You're

What is the main difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

• The pronunciation

• The spelling

• There is no difference

• The presence of an apostrophe and the letter 'e'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What does 'your' signify?

• An action

• A type of verb

• Ownership or possession

• A contraction of 'you are'

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Can 'your' be replaced with 'my' in the context of possession?

• Only in questions

• Yes, in all cases

• No, never

• Only in negative sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence uses 'your' correctly?

• Your happy with the results.

• Your going to the store.

• Your book is on the table.

• Your are my best friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What does 'you're' stand for?

• You were

• Your

• You are

• You had

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is replaced by the apostrophe in 'you're'?

• The letter 'e'

• The letter 'o'

• The letter 'a'

• The space between 'you' and 'are'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Is 'you're' used with nouns or adjectives?

• Nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Can 'you're' be correctly replaced with 'you are' in every instance?

• No, never

• Yes, always

• Only in formal writing

• Only before nouns

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which sentence uses 'you're' correctly?

• You're pen is missing.

• You're book is over there.

• You're a very good singer.

• You're idea is great.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A