2022-2-10 Pitfalls (Valkuilen) You're, your, their, there, etc.

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Pitfalls (valkuilen)

it's vs its

they're vs their vs there

too vs to vs two

we're vs were vs where

you're vs your

it's

It's = it is

Examples:

It's much cheaper than I thought.

I like cycling, it's my favourite sport.

I hate maths, it's so difficult.

its

(bezittelijk voornaamwoord)

Examples:

I have a cat. Its fur is black and shiny.

The school celebrated its 10th anniversary.

3. _____________ my birthday on Monday.

1. Its
2. It's
3. -
4. -

4. The sports club celebrated _______ 25th anniversary.

1. its
2. it's

they're vs their vs there

They're = they are

Example

They're my best friends.

I don't like vegetables, they're horrible.

they're vs their vs there

Their (bezittelijk v.nw)

Example

My neighbours relocated their house.

Their puppy is so cute.

they're vs their vs there

There = daar

(verwijst naar een plaats)

Example

I don't like Turkey, I'm never going there again.

There are many different species of fish in the ocean.

5. The children absolutely love _______ gifts they received for Christmas.

1. they're
2. there
3. their
4. -

6. ______ my best friends in the entire world.

1. There
2. Their
3. They're
4. -

7. I live in the house with the red roof over ___________ .

1. there
2. their
3. they're
4. -

8. The entire class passed ____________ test.

1. their
2. they're
3. there

too vs to vs two

too = ook (meestal achteraan in de zin)

Example: Are you going too?

too = te (voor een bijv. nw)

Example: We have too much work to do.

too vs to vs two

to = naar

Example: Let's go to the beach.

to = om te

Example: You go to sports practice to improve and stay fit.

to = aan

Example: He gave flowers to his girlfriend.

too vs to vs two

two = 2

Example

The number two comes after the number one.

9. We haven’t seen each other for way _______ long.

1. to
2. too
3. two
4. -

10. Those ___________ makes a beautiful couple.

1. to
2. two
3. too
4. -

11. I’m sending cards __________ all my friends.

1. too
2. two
3. to
4. -

we're vs were vs where

we're = we are

Example

We're the most popular students in school.

we're vs were vs where

were = was / waren

(verleden tijd)

Example

There were lots of people at the concert.

we're vs were vs where

where = waar

Example

Where are you going?

It's the place where I was born.

14. I can't remember __________ I've left my keys.

1. were
2. where

15. We _________ at soccer practice all afternoon.

1. were
2. where

you're

you're = you are

Examples

You're my best friend in the entire world.

You're going to the game, right?

your

(bezittelijk v.nw)

Examples

That is your dog, isn't it?

Your make-up looks beautiful.

Your homework is always done, good for you!

16. What's ________ favourite sport?

1. you're
2. your

17. __________ my hero!

1. your
2. you're

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