Spelling Correction — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 100
Choose the sentence that uses 'there', 'their', or 'they're' correctly:
Correct Answer: B. The books are over there.
'There' refers to a place or position ('over there'). 'Their' is the possessive form of 'they' (their books). 'They're' is the contraction of 'they are'. Option B correctly uses 'there' to indicate a location. These are the most commonly confused homophones.
Which sentence uses 'their' correctly?
Correct Answer: C. They're happy about their results.
'Their' is the possessive adjective for 'they', indicating belonging. In option C, 'their results' correctly shows possession. 'They're' = they are, and 'there' = location or existential. Always check if 'their' can be replaced by 'our' or 'my' to confirm it shows possession.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'they're':
Correct Answer: B. They're over there with their friends.
'They're' is the contraction of 'they are'. In option B, 'They're over there with their friends' correctly uses all three words. 'They're = they are' can be checked by expanding the contraction. This sentence uses all three homophones correctly.
Which sentence correctly uses 'its'?
Correct Answer: C. The company lost its reputation.
'Its' (without apostrophe) is the possessive form of 'it'. In option C, 'its reputation' correctly shows possession belonging to 'the company'. 'It's' (with apostrophe) is the contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'. Never use an apostrophe for the possessive 'its'.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'it's':
Correct Answer: C. It's been a long journey.
'It's' is the contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'. Option C ('It's been a long journey') means 'It has been a long journey'. You can verify by expanding: if 'it is/it has' makes sense, use 'it's'. If it shows possession, use 'its' without an apostrophe.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'hear':
Correct Answer: B. I can hear the music from here.
'Hear' relates to the sense of hearing — using ears. 'Here' refers to a place or location. In option B, 'I can hear the music from here' correctly uses both words. A tip: 'hear' contains the word 'ear', which is what you use to hear.
Which sentence correctly uses 'here'?
Correct Answer: B. Put the bag right here.
'Here' indicates a place or location — it is the opposite of 'there'. In option B, 'Put the bag right here' correctly uses 'here' as a location word. 'Hear' (with an 'a') relates to listening. Remember: h-E-A-R contains EAR for hearing; h-E-R-E contains HERE for place.
Identify the sentence using 'weather' correctly:
Correct Answer: C. The weather today is very hot.
'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions (rain, sun, wind, etc.). 'Whether' introduces alternatives or conditions (whether or not). Option C correctly uses 'weather' to describe atmospheric conditions. Remember: 'weather' relates to the elements — it has 'eat' hidden inside.
Which sentence correctly uses 'whether'?
Correct Answer: B. I wonder whether she will come.
'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives or indirect questions. Option B ('I wonder whether she will come') correctly uses 'whether' to introduce a conditional clause. 'Weather' is always a noun or verb relating to atmospheric conditions. Remember: 'whether' is used like 'if'.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'complement':
Correct Answer: B. The wine complements the meal perfectly.
'Complement' means to complete or enhance something — it is related to 'complete'. 'Compliment' means to praise someone. Option B correctly uses 'complements' (the verb) to mean the wine goes well with the meal. Remember: compLEment = compLEte; compLIment = praIse.