Commonly Confused Words

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Objective

I can choose the correct commonly confused words in sentences to improve my writing clarity.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

Define the three commonly confused words discussed in the video: "there," "their," and "they're." Provide an example sentence for each.

2

In the sentence "The books are over ___," which word should be used: there, their, or they're? Explain your choice.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a sentence using "there" correctly and explain why it is the appropriate choice in that context. Write a sentence using "they're" correctly and explain why it is the appropriate choice in that context.

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