1075. Practice with Confusing Contractions

Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence.
1. Mom and Dad ____ at the store last night. (we’re, were)
2. _____ buying lots of food. (they’re, there)
3. I think _____ having a party on Saturday night. (we’re, were)
4. I’ll bet ____ a surprise birthday party for my Grandma. (it’s, its)
5. We have to take back one box of crackers because _____ seal was broken. (it’s, its)
6. I will ask if ______ invited to the party. (you’re, your)
7. Maybe you can bring ______ brother along. (you’re, your)
8. Remember when we _____ younger and we couldn’t go to parties? (we’re, were)

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

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