1235. Practice with Confusing Contractions

Section A. Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.
1. Mom and Dad _______ late coming home last night. (we’re, were)
2. My sister told me ______ going to the concert next Saturday. (we’re, were)
3. My friends said _______ meeting me at the concert. (they’re, their, there)
4. I will see them ______. (they’re, their, there)
5. Did you find _____ missing glove? (you’re, your)
6. I know ______ going to find it soon. (you’re, your)
7. The bird made ____ nest in our tree. (it’s, its)
8. I think _____ a really nice nest. (it’s, its)

Answers:
1. were
2. we’re
3. they’re
4. there
5. your
6. you’re
7. its
8. it’s

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