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WORD CHOICE
A USING CORRECT WORDS
Some words sound alike, but they are spelled differently.
They have different meanings, too. The word you choose
can make a big difference in your writing. Make sure you
choose the CORRECT WORD with the correct meaning.
EXAMPLE It’s going to be a beautiful day! (It is)
Give the dog its toy. (toy belongs to the dog)
your too to there their
You’re two they’re
YOUR
TURN Choose the CORRECT WORDS below.
1. ( It’s / Its ) nice to see you again.
2. The tree lost ( it’s / its ) leaves.
3. ( It’s / Its ) my soccer ball.
4. I like your car because of ( it’s / its ) red color.
20 ✷ Part I
A USING CORRECT WORDS
Some words sound alike, but they are spelled differently.
They have different meanings, too. The word you choose
can make a big difference in your writing. Make sure you
choose the CORRECT WORD with the correct meaning.
EXAMPLE It’s going to be a beautiful day! (It is)
Give the dog its toy. (toy belongs to the dog)
your too to there their
You’re two they’re
YOUR
TURN Choose the CORRECT WORDS below.
1. ( It’s / Its ) nice to see you again.
2. The tree lost ( it’s / its ) leaves.
3. ( It’s / Its ) my soccer ball.
4. I like your car because of ( it’s / its ) red color.
20 ✷ Part I
