Commonly Confused Words #3-4

"They're" is the contraction of "they are". It combines the pronoun "they" with the verb "are" and shortens it to form a contraction. This contraction is commonly used in informal writing and speech to indicate the plural form of "they" and the present tense of "are".

The given statement suggests that the word "two" means one plus one. In other words, the word "two" represents the numerical value that is obtained when one is added to one.

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The word "threw" means to hurl or toss something. It is the past tense of the verb "throw."

The word "to" is used to indicate movement or direction towards something. It is also used as the first word in an infinitive verb form, indicating the purpose or intention of an action.

"Hear" is the correct answer because it refers to the action of receiving sounds through the ears. It is the sense that allows us to perceive and understand sounds in our environment.

"Than" is a conjunction used in comparisons. It is commonly used to show a contrast or difference between two things or people. It is used to indicate that one thing is greater, smaller, better, worse, etc. than another. For example, "She is taller than her brother" or "I would rather go to the beach than stay at home." In both cases, "than" is used to compare and highlight the difference between the two subjects.

The correct answer is "your." This is because "your" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership or relationship. In this sentence, "your" is used to indicate that the language arts teacher belongs to the person being addressed. On the other hand, "you're" is a contraction of "you are" and would not make sense in this context.

The correct answer is "through". In this sentence, "through" is used to indicate that the little brother watched the speaker build a snowman by looking out of the window. "Threw" does not make sense in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning.

The sentence is indicating a movement towards the mountains over the break. The word "to" is used to express this purpose or direction.

"Whose" is the possessive form of the pronoun "who." It is used to show ownership or possession of something by someone. In other words, when we want to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a person or thing, we use "whose." For example, "Whose book is this?" or "I don't know whose car that is."

The correct answer is "choose" because it is the present tense form of the verb and it matches the subject "you" in the sentence. The word "to" indicates that there is a choice or decision to be made, and "choose" is the appropriate verb to convey that meaning. "Chose" is the past tense form of the verb and would not be grammatically correct in this sentence.

Stationary means being in a fixed position. It refers to an object or person that is not moving or changing position. This term is commonly used to describe something that is not in motion, stable, or immobile. It can be used to describe objects like furniture or buildings that are fixed in one place, or to describe a person who is not moving or actively engaged in physical activity.

The correct answer is "Who's." "Who's" is a contraction of "who is" and is used to ask about the person who is going to the store for Mom. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, which is not suitable in this context.

The correct answer is "too". In this sentence, "too" is used to indicate an excessive amount or degree. It shows that the speaker wants a piece of gum in addition to something else, implying that they already have something or have had enough of something.

The correct answer is "quiet". The word "quiet" is the adjective form of the noun "quietness" and describes a state of calm or silence. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the room was silent or free from noise as the students took the test. "Quite" is an adverb that means to a certain extent or degree, and it does not fit the sentence as it does not convey the same meaning as "quiet".

The correct answer is "Whose." This is because "Whose" is the possessive form of "who" and is used to ask about ownership or possession. In this sentence, "Whose bookbag is red and black?" is asking about the ownership of the bookbag, implying that someone owns a bookbag that is red and black.

The word "quite" means wholly or entirely, or to a great extent. It is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

The word "than" is used in this sentence to compare the speed at which Bob ran the race with the speed at which James ran the race. It indicates that Bob ran faster in comparison to James.

The correct answer is "they're" because it is the contraction of "they are," which fits appropriately in the sentence. The sentence suggests that the people mentioned in the sentence are arguing, indicating that they are not on the same team.

Marissa received colorful pens and stationery for her birthday. Stationery refers to writing materials such as paper, envelopes, and pens. In this context, it makes sense that Marissa would receive stationery along with the colorful pens, as they are commonly used together for writing and communication purposes.

The correct answer is "who's". In the given sentence, "who's" is the contraction of "who is" and is used to refer to Jason. It indicates that Jason is currently in first place and also won last year.