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______ raining outside, so Kesha is going to keep reading her book on Monopoly strategy.
______ raining outside, so Kesha is going to keep reading her book on Monopoly strategy.
it's
Amber Faridi shouldn't throw checkers at her brother, but ________ impossible to resist.
Amber Faridi shouldn't throw checkers at her brother, but ________ impossible to resist.
it's
Joyce Byers bought a new sweater last week, but threw it out because ​____________ fabric was uncomfortable.
Joyce Byers bought a new sweater last week, but threw it out because ​____________ fabric was uncomfortable.
its
Gary the Snail dislikes going to the beach because ​___________ always too hot.
Gary the Snail dislikes going to the beach because ​___________ always too hot.
Mr. Smithers was shocked to learn that IBM wasn't always kind to _______ employees.
Mr. Smithers was shocked to learn that IBM wasn't always kind to _______ employees.
Todd Flanders realized that ​_________ unwise to eat cake every day.
Todd Flanders realized that ​_________ unwise to eat cake every day.
Mike Wheeler opened the comic book and flipped through _________ pages before putting it back on the shelf.
Mike Wheeler opened the comic book and flipped through _________ pages before putting it back on the shelf.
Grampa Simpson resolved to keep his trusty alarm clock until ______ batteries could no longer be replaced.
Grampa Simpson resolved to keep his trusty alarm clock until ______ batteries could no longer be replaced.
______ unclear whether Milhouse's toothbrush was actually stolen, as he claims.
______ unclear whether Milhouse's toothbrush was actually stolen, as he claims.
Jim Halpert piled his new clothes on the bed until ​______ frame began to creak under the weight.
Jim Halpert piled his new clothes on the bed until ​______ frame began to creak under the weight.
Yoda was annoyed by the ​________ that his neighbor's party had on his ability to get to sleep.
Yoda was annoyed by the ​________ that his neighbor's party had on his ability to get to sleep.
After Ms. Krabappel heard the disco music, she realized it had an immediate ​_________ on her desire to dance.
After Ms. Krabappel heard the disco music, she realized it had an immediate ​_________ on her desire to dance.
The ​_________ of Sheldon Plankton's voice on small children is very soothing.
The ​_________ of Sheldon Plankton's voice on small children is very soothing.
When Pam Beesly realized that the noise would ​_________ her concentration, she decided to find a quieter place to study.
When Pam Beesly realized that the noise would ​_________ her concentration, she decided to find a quieter place to study.
When Homer Simpson heard that unicorn hair would​ _________ the strength of the potion, he tried to figure out how to find some.
When Homer Simpson heard that unicorn hair would​ _________ the strength of the potion, he tried to figure out how to find some.
Kesha thought the snowstorm would ​________ her trip, but she made great time.
Kesha thought the snowstorm would ​________ her trip, but she made great time.
The pilots didn't think the weather would ​_______ Moe Szyslak's departure time.
The pilots didn't think the weather would ​_______ Moe Szyslak's departure time.
One pleasant side ​______ of Karen Filippeli's medication was thicker, healthier hair.
One pleasant side ​______ of Karen Filippeli's medication was thicker, healthier hair.
Luke Skywalker was happy about the ​______ that married life had on his cousin.
Luke Skywalker was happy about the ​______ that married life had on his cousin.
The software engineers weren't sure how the new programs would ​______ Groundskeeper Willie's computer.
The software engineers weren't sure how the new programs would ​______ Groundskeeper Willie's computer.
Kesha took her cousin to the zoo two years ago, but she hasn't gone back ​_______ since.
Kesha took her cousin to the zoo two years ago, but she hasn't gone back ​_______ since.
The artists want to paint a mural on Lisa Simpson's wall, but ​________ still trying to figure out what it should look like.
The artists want to paint a mural on Lisa Simpson's wall, but ​________ still trying to figure out what it should look like.
Donald and Drax played a practical joke on ​______ neighbor, who was furious at them.
Donald and Drax played a practical joke on ​______ neighbor, who was furious at them.
Karen Filippeli paid the musicians to play all night, so​ _______ exhausted this morning.
Karen Filippeli paid the musicians to play all night, so​ _______ exhausted this morning.
Captain Marvel would love to visit outer space, but she doesn't think she'll ever get ​___________
Captain Marvel would love to visit outer space, but she doesn't think she'll ever get ​___________
The babies gave Eugene Krabs _________ extra pacifiers because they didn't realize he was too old to have one.
The babies gave Eugene Krabs _________ extra pacifiers because they didn't realize he was too old to have one.
_______ weren't any blue sweaters left, so I had to get Squidward Tentacles a green one instead.
_______ weren't any blue sweaters left, so I had to get Squidward Tentacles a green one instead.
Will Byers and his cousin can't remember where they parked ​_______ car.
Will Byers and his cousin can't remember where they parked ​_______ car.
Moe Szyslak and his friends said that _________ too busy to attend the fundraiser this weekend.
Moe Szyslak and his friends said that _________ too busy to attend the fundraiser this weekend.
The carpenters would not let Princess Fiona borrow __________ tools, so she had to buy her own set.
The carpenters would not let Princess Fiona borrow __________ tools, so she had to buy her own set.
Squidward Tentacles and his friend ​________ have time to stop by the picnic, so we will meet them at the party later.
Squidward Tentacles and his friend ​________ have time to stop by the picnic, so we will meet them at the party later.
The ice cream sundae and Kesha's stomach ​_______ always agree, so she has to take a Lactic pill before eating it.
The ice cream sundae and Kesha's stomach ​_______ always agree, so she has to take a Lactic pill before eating it.
If Rod Flanders ​_________ hurry up, we will miss the entire parade.
If Rod Flanders ​_________ hurry up, we will miss the entire parade.
Because Eleven ​________ like to wash dishes, she gives her friend a dollar to do it for her.
Because Eleven ​________ like to wash dishes, she gives her friend a dollar to do it for her.
Black Widow and Laura ​________ know how late the restaurant will be open.
Black Widow and Laura ​________ know how late the restaurant will be open.
Before arriving in San Antonio, Yoda ​________ want to begin planning out the trip.
Before arriving in San Antonio, Yoda ​________ want to begin planning out the trip.
If Lisa Simpson ​________ get her way, she may start to cry.
If Lisa Simpson ​________ get her way, she may start to cry.
Maggie Simpson and her mom ​________ like to brush their teeth.
Maggie Simpson and her mom ​________ like to brush their teeth.
When Reverend Lovejoy goes to the movies, he ​________ usually get butter on his popcorn.
When Reverend Lovejoy goes to the movies, he ​________ usually get butter on his popcorn.
Amber Faridi's puppy and kitten ​________ get along very well, so she has to keep them in separate parts of the house.
Amber Faridi's puppy and kitten ​________ get along very well, so she has to keep them in separate parts of the house.
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Study Notes
Grammar: Its vs It's
- "It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has." Example: "It's raining outside."
- "Its" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. Example: "The fabric was uncomfortable; it was its design."
Grammar: Effect vs Affect
- "Effect" is a noun describing the result of a change. Example: "The effect of the party noise was sleeplessness."
- "Affect" is a verb meaning to influence something. Example: "The storm will affect her trip."
Grammar: There vs Their vs They're
- "There" indicates a location or existence of something. Example: "There weren't any blue sweaters left."
- "Their" is a possessive pronoun showing ownership. Example: "Will and his cousin can't find their car."
- "They're" is a contraction for "they are." Example: "They're too busy to attend."
Contractions: Don't vs Does Not
- "Don't" is a contraction for "do not." Example: "Kesha and her stomach don't always agree."
- "Doesn't" is a contraction for "does not." Example: "If Rod doesn't hurry, we will miss the parade."
Common Errors
- Confusion between "its" and "it's" due to similarities in sound.
- Misuse of "effect" and "affect" can lead to unclear communication.
- Misunderstanding of "there," "their," and "they're" can result in grammatical mistakes.
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