They're / Their / There ---you're / Your --- IT's / ITs Test
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I don't like speaking in public. ________ only a mater of time before someone forces me to do it.
It's or Its
Explanation The correct answer is "It's." In this sentence, "It's" is a contraction of "It is." The speaker is expressing their dislike for speaking in public and believes that it is only a matter of time before someone forces them to do it. The contraction "It's" is used to indicate this.
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2.
The definition for it's is...
A.
Shows possession & ownership
B.
It's is short for "It Is" or "It has"
Correct Answer
B. It's is short for "It Is" or "It has"
Explanation The correct answer is that "It's" is short for "It Is" or "It has". This is because "It's" is a contraction, combining the pronoun "it" with the verb "is" or "has". It is commonly used to indicate either the state or action of something, or to show possession or ownership.
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______________ are three people I trust in this word & _______________ only fair that I share this with you.
A.
There & its
B.
Their & it's
C.
There & it's
D.
They're & its
Correct Answer
C. There & it's
Explanation The correct answer is "There & it's". In the given sentence, "There" is used to indicate a location or existence, while "it's" is a contraction of "it is". The sentence implies that the speaker trusts certain people and feels it is fair to share something with the listener.
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4.
The following underlined word is being used correctly in the sentence:
Your the only one that understands how I feel about the situation.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The underlined word "Your" is incorrect in the sentence. It should be "You're" which is a contraction of "you are". The sentence should read "You're the only one that understands how I feel about the situation."
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___________ always making people laugh! I really enjoy ___________ company becuase of that.
A.
There & their
B.
Their & they're
C.
They're & there
D.
They're & their
Correct Answer
D. They're & their
Explanation The correct answer is "They're & their". "They're" is a contraction of "they are" and indicates a group of people. "Their" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership. In the given sentence, "They're always making people laugh!" implies that the group of people mentioned is always making others laugh, and "their company" refers to the enjoyment of being in the presence of those people.
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The definition for your is...
A.
Is a possessive adjective. It describes a noun by telling us to whom it belongs.
B.
Is actually a contraction of "you are".
Correct Answer
A. Is a possessive adjective. It describes a noun by telling us to whom it belongs.
Explanation The correct answer is that "your" is a possessive adjective that describes a noun by indicating its ownership. It is important to note that "your" is a contraction of "you are" and is used to show possession or relationship between the noun and the person being addressed.
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7.
The following definitions are correct:
There : is a physical or abstract place or location
Their : shows ownership, it is something that belongs to someone
They're : is short for “they are”
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given definitions for "there," "their," and "they're" are correct. "There" refers to a place or location, whether physical or abstract. "Their" indicates ownership, showing that something belongs to someone. "They're" is a contraction of "they are." Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.
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8.
Their are only 4 weeks of the quarter left.
The underlined word is...
A.
Used correctly
B.
Should be they're
C.
Should be there
Correct Answer
C. Should be there
Explanation The underlined word "their" is incorrect in this sentence. It should be "there." "Their" indicates possession, while "there" is used to refer to a location or point in time. In this case, the sentence is referring to the remaining weeks of the quarter, which is a location or point in time, so "there" is the correct word to use.
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____________ are 3 rules that people should live by and honesty is one of them. ___________ not doing too well in that department. __________ never too late to start!
A.
There, your & it's
B.
They're, you're & its
C.
There, your & its
D.
There, you're & it's
Correct Answer
D. There, you're & it's
Explanation The correct answer is "There, you're & it's". The sentence is discussing three rules that people should live by and mentions honesty as one of them. The word "There" is used to indicate the existence of these rules. "You're" is a contraction of "you are" and is used to refer to someone not doing well in the honesty department. "It's" is a contraction of "it is" and is used to suggest that it is never too late to start living by these rules.
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10.
The definition for There is:
A.
Is a physical or abstract place or location
B.
Shows ownership, it is something that belongs to someone
C.
Is short for “They Are”
Correct Answer
A. Is a pHysical or abstract place or location
Explanation The correct answer is "is a physical or abstract place or location." This definition explains that "there is" refers to a specific place or location, whether it is physical or abstract. It could be used to indicate the existence or presence of something in a particular area or situation. This definition aligns with the given options and accurately describes the meaning of "there is."
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