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1

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Please put the potatoes over __________.

there

their

they're

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

They're means they are.

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "there" is the correct answer.

"Please put the potatoes over __________. "

2

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________.

too

to

two

All choices are correct

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

"Two" is the written form of the number .

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."

3

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________.

too

to

two

All choices are correct

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

"Two" is the written form of the number 2.

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "

4

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

There are __________ many people in line to get into the concert.

too

to

two

All choices are correct

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

"Two" is the written form of the number 2.

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.

"Too" can be used to mean also or a higher degree than is desirable.

Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.

"There are too many people in line to get into the concert."

5

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow.

their

they're

there

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

They're means they are.

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.

"Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow. "

6

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Next year Hannah's dog will turn ___________.

two

to

too

All choices are correct

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

"Two" is the written form of the number 2.

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.

"Next year Hannah's dog will turn two."

7

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning ___________.

two

too

to

All choices are correct

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

"Two" is the written form of the number 2.

"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.

"Too" can be used to mean also.

Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.

"We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning two. "

8

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Tomorrow morning, ____________ going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood.

they're

there

their

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

They're means they are.

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.

"Tomorrow morning, they're going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood."

9

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Tomorrow night, ______________ going to play flashlight tag in the woods.

they're

their

there

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

They're means they are.

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.

"Tomorrow night, they're going to play flashlight tag in the woods. "

10

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Tim is going to go over to ____________ house after school today to watch a movie.

their

they're

there

Explanation

All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.

They're means they are.

There means in, at, or to that place or position.

Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.

"Tim is going to go over to their house after school today to watch a movie. "

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