340. Practice With Confusing Contractions

Section A: For each sentence below, choose the word that should go into the blank.
1. ____ having a party today for my sister. (we’re, were)
2. I thought we _____ going to be late, but we got there on time. (we’re, were)
3. The neighbors brought _____ dog to the party. (they’re their)
4. I think ____ going to keep it in the yard. (they’re, their)
5. Put ____ present on the table. (you’re your)
6. I know ____ going to have fun! (you’re your)
7. It looks like ____ going to rain. (it’s, its)
8. The dog is chewing on ____ bone. (it’s, its)

Section B: Make a contraction out of two words in each sentence.
9. My parents told me we are taking a vacation.
10. I hope it is a trip to the beach.
11. I told my friends, and now they are jealous.
12. I hope you are excited for me.

Answers: 1-we’re; 2-were; 3-their; 4-they’re; 5-your; 6-you’re; 7-it’s; 8-its; 9-we are=we’re; 10-it is=it’s; 11-they are=they’re; 12-you are= you’re.