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    I don’t think ___ ever been a better time to go to Rome.

    • Theirs
    • There's
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Put your language skills to the test with our Similar Words Quiz. This engaging quiz challenges you to choose the correct word in sentences where similar words might easily be confused. You'll encounter questions that ask you to select between words like "whose" and "who's," or "there" and "they're," each designed to refine your understanding of English grammar and usage.

Each question is crafted to enhance your ability to distinguish between words that sound alike but have different meanings or functions in sentences. This is an excellent opportunity for you to confirm your proficiency in using context to guide your word choices effectively. This Similar Words Quiz offers a fun and educational way to assess and improve your language skills. Get ready to showcase your prowess in recognizing and applying these tricky English words correctly!

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  • 2. 

    Are you looking for the bags of shopping? ___ already in the kitchen.

    • There

    • They're

    Correct Answer
    A. They're
    Explanation
    "They're" is the correct choice here because it is a contraction of "they are." In this sentence, "They're already in the kitchen," it means that the bags of shopping are already located in the kitchen. "There" refers to a location and doesn't fit grammatically in this context. "Their" is a possessive adjective, which is used to show that something belongs to someone, which is also not suitable here since we are talking about the location of the shopping bags, not ownership.

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  • 3. 

    Do you know whether ___ a bookstore in this town?

    • Theirs

    • There's

    Correct Answer
    A. There's
    Explanation
    "There's" is the correct choice for this sentence because it is a contraction for "there is." In the question, "Do you know whether ___ a bookstore in this town?" "there's" is used to inquire about the existence of a bookstore in the town. It indicates the presence of something, in this case, a bookstore. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun, which is used to indicate ownership by others and does not fit grammatically or contextually in this query.

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  • 4. 

    ___ in the right place, at least!

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. You're
    Explanation
    "You're" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "you are." In the sentence, "___ in the right place, at least!" "You're" is used to express that the person being spoken to is currently located in the correct place. It describes the state of being of the person, indicating their correct location. "Your" is a possessive adjective, which would be used to indicate ownership of something, but that doesn't apply here as the context is about being in the right location, not owning something.

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  • 5. 

    I haven’t seen ___ cat.

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. Your
    Explanation
    "Your" is the correct choice because it is a possessive adjective used to show that something belongs to the person being addressed. In the sentence, "I haven’t seen ___ cat," "your" indicates that the cat belongs to the person spoken to. It refers to the ownership of the cat by that individual. "You're" is a contraction of "you are," which would not be appropriate here because the sentence is about the presence or absence of the cat, not about describing the state or actions of the person.

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  • 6. 

    What happened? ___ covered with mud!

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. You're
    Explanation
    "You're" is the correct choice here because it is a contraction for "you are." In the sentence, "What happened? ___ covered with mud!" "You're" fits to express that the person being spoken to is currently in a state of being covered with mud. It describes the condition of the person. "Your" is a possessive adjective, which would be used to show ownership of something, such as "your shoes" or "your book," but here we are talking about the state of the person themselves, making "you're" the appropriate choice.

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  • 7. 

    I think ___ new haircut looks terrific.

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. Your
    Explanation
    "Your" is the correct choice because it is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to the person being addressed. In the sentence, "I think ___ new haircut looks terrific," "your" specifies that the new haircut belongs to the person being spoken to. It shows ownership of the haircut. "You're" is a contraction for "you are," which would not fit in this context, as the sentence is commenting on the appearance of the haircut, not describing the state or actions of the person.

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  • 8. 

    I love ___ garden.

    • There

    • Their

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
    "Their" is used here because it shows possession. In the sentence, "I love their garden," "their" indicates that the garden belongs to them, whoever 'them' refers to. "There" points to a location and would not be grammatically correct in this context. "They're" is a contraction for "they are," which also doesn't make sense here because we're talking about loving someone's garden, not describing people.

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  • 9. 

    I doubt you will find any back ___.

    • There

    • Their

    Correct Answer
    A. There
    Explanation
    "There" is used to refer to a place or location. In the sentence, "I doubt you will find any back there," it suggests that at a certain location, probably previously mentioned or understood from context, it is unlikely to find whatever is being discussed. "Their" is a possessive adjective indicating ownership, which doesn't apply here. "They're" is a contraction of "they are," which is also inappropriate for this context as it does not refer to a location or place.

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  • 10. 

    ___ been an earthquake in Italy. 

    • Theirs

    • There's

    Correct Answer
    A. There's
    Explanation
    "There's" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "there is." In the sentence, "___ been an earthquake in Italy," "there's" is used to indicate that an event has occurred, specifically an earthquake in Italy. It refers to the existence or occurrence of something. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to someone, which does not fit this context, as the sentence is about the occurrence of an earthquake, not ownership.

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  • 11. 

    He doesn’t know that ___ a poet.

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. You're
    Explanation
    "You're" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "you are." In the sentence, "He doesn’t know that ___ a poet," "you're" correctly fits to express that the person being referred to is a poet. It describes the state or identity of the person. "Your" is a possessive adjective, which would be used to show ownership or relation to something belonging to the person, such as "your book" or "your idea," but in this context, where we are discussing an aspect of the person’s identity, "you're" is appropriate.

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  • 12. 

    What happened to ___ bicycle?

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. Your
    Explanation
    "Your" is the correct choice because it is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to the person being addressed. In the sentence, "What happened to ___ bicycle?" "your" specifies that the bicycle belongs to the person spoken to. It shows ownership of the bicycle. "You're" is a contraction for "you are," which would not fit in this context, as the sentence is asking about the condition or situation of the bicycle, not describing the state or actions of the person.

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  • 13. 

    I think ___ going to be fine. 

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. You're
    Explanation
    "You're" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "you are." In the sentence, "I think ___ going to be fine," "you're" is used to express that the person being spoken to is going to be in a state of being fine. It describes a future condition of the person. "Your" is a possessive adjective, which would be used to indicate ownership of something, but in this case, since we are discussing the state or condition of the person, "you're" is appropriate.

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  • 14. 

    These shoes are my favourites, but ___ starting to wear out.

    • There

    • They're

    Correct Answer
    A. They're
    Explanation
    "They're" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "they are." In the sentence, "These shoes are my favourites, but they're starting to wear out," "they're" refers to the shoes and describes their condition, indicating that they are beginning to deteriorate or lose quality. "There" is used to indicate a location and does not fit this context. "Their" is a possessive adjective used to show ownership, which also doesn't apply in this sentence because we're discussing the state of the shoes, not ownership.

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  • 15. 

    These shoes are my favourites, but ___ laces need replacing.

    • There

    • Their

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
     "Their" is used here to show possession. In the sentence, "These shoes are my favourites, but their laces need replacing," "their" refers to the laces that belong to the shoes, indicating ownership. "There" points to a location, which isn’t relevant in this context. "They're" is a contraction for "they are," which also doesn’t fit because the sentence is about the condition of the laces, not describing the shoes themselves.

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  • 16. 

    ___ shoes are in the porch.

    • Your

    • You're

    Correct Answer
    A. Your
    Explanation
    "Your" is the correct choice because it is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to someone. In the sentence, "___ shoes are in the porch," "your" implies that the shoes belong to the person being addressed. It shows ownership of the shoes. "You're" is a contraction of "you are," which does not fit in this context as it's used to describe a state or action of the person being addressed, not to indicate possession of the shoes.

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  • 17. 

    ___ afraid of spiders? 

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Who's
    Explanation
    "Who's" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "who is." In the question, "___ afraid of spiders?" "Who's" is used to ask about the identity of a person or persons who are afraid of spiders. It inquires about a condition or state of being related to fear of spiders. "Whose" refers to ownership or possession, which does not apply in this context since the question is about who experiences fear, not who owns something.

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  • 18. 

    The man ___ dog ran away is looking for it. 

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose
    Explanation
    In this sentence, "whose" is the correct choice because it is used as a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. The sentence is describing a man whose dog has run away, meaning the dog belongs to the man. "Whose" is appropriate here to link the man to his dog. On the other hand, "who's" is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," which does not fit the context of ownership or possession required by the sentence.

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  • 19. 

    Do you know the people ___ houses these were?

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose
    Explanation
     "Whose" is the correct choice because it is used to inquire about ownership or association. In the question, "Do you know the people ___ houses these were?" "whose" asks to whom the houses belonged. It is used to identify the owners of the houses, making it the appropriate word for questions concerning possession or historical ownership. "Who's" is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," which does not fit the context since the inquiry revolves around ownership, not about describing someone's state or actions.

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  • 20. 

    This is the woman ___ husband you met yesterday.

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose
    Explanation
    "Whose" is used here because it shows possession or belonging. In the sentence, "whose" connects the woman to her husband, indicating that the husband belongs to or is associated with the woman you met yesterday. "Who's" would not be correct because it is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," which does not convey possession.

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  • 21. 

    I have no idea ___ fault this is.

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose
    Explanation
     "Whose" is the correct choice because it is used to inquire about ownership or responsibility. In the sentence, "I have no idea ___ fault this is," "whose" asks to whom the fault belongs or who is responsible for the situation. It is seeking to identify the person accountable. "Who's" is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," which does not fit the context, as the concern here is about attributing blame or responsibility, not about describing a person's state or actions.

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  • 22. 

    I wonder ___ in there.

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Who's
    Explanation
    "Who's" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "who is." In the sentence, "I wonder ___ in there," "who's" is used to inquire about which person or people are inside a particular location. It's asking about the presence of someone inside a specified area, showing curiosity about the identity of those present. "Whose" refers to ownership or possession, which does not apply here because the question is about identifying individuals present in a location, not about who owns something related to that place.

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  • 23. 

    Do you know ___ already finished?

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Who's
    Explanation
    "Who's" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "who has." In the question, "Do you know ___ already finished?" "who's" is used to ask which person has completed a task or activity. It queries about a past action being completed by someone, seeking to identify the individual. "Whose" refers to ownership or possession, which is not relevant in this context because the question focuses on who has completed something, not on who owns something.

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  • 24. 

    ___ are still a few tickets left.

    • There

    • Their

    Correct Answer
    A. There
    Explanation
     "There" is the correct choice because it is used to indicate the existence of something. In the sentence, "There are still a few tickets left," it means that some tickets are still available. "Their" is a possessive adjective, used to show ownership, which doesn't apply here. "They're" is a contraction for "they are," which also doesn't fit the context of the sentence since we are talking about the existence of tickets, not describing a characteristic of people.

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  • 25. 

    The man ___ found the dog is bringing it back.

    • Whose

    • Who's

    Correct Answer
    A. Who's
    Explanation
    In this sentence, "who's" is the correct choice because it is a contraction for "who is" or "who has," fitting the context of the sentence. "Who's" introduces the clause "who is found the dog," indicating the action performed by the man. "Whose" is used for indicating possession and would not be appropriate in this sentence as it does not involve ownership. Therefore, "who's" is the right choice to describe the man who has found the dog and is now bringing it back.

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