Distinguish and use frequently confused words (L.4.1.g): to/too/two, there/their/they're, your/you're, its/it's
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~6 min eng.g4.f.ex_35

Fill Confused Words

Prompt

Fill the blanks with the correct word. (1) I want ___ keep recess (to/too/two). (2) ___ too cold for indoor-only days (its/it's). (3) ___ working hard on essays (their/there/they're). (4) ___ essay is on the desk (your/you're). (5) The dog wagged ___ tail (its/it's). (6) ___ are 2 reasons (there/their/they're). (7) ___ writing is improving (your/you're). (8) ___ many cold days this winter (to/too/two).

M-4-F-EX-35 Illustration
Reference image of 8 filled sentences with correct word circled. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Reference image of 8 filled sentences with correct word circled. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g4
Answer criteria
type matching
correct
  1. to
  2. It's
  3. They're
  4. Your
  5. its
  6. There
  7. Your
  8. Too
Hints
  1. Use the apostrophe-test: substitute IT IS / YOU ARE / THEY ARE.
  2. TO = direction, TOO = also/excessive, TWO = number.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Writes IT'S as possessive.
  • Writes THEIR for they-are.
Used in lessons