Set: Frequently Misused Homophones

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TermDefinition
therethis is the opposite of "here," it points out where something is or that something is a fact.
theirused to show that "they" own something or something belongs with "them."
they'rethis is a contraction; it means "they are"
yourused to show that "you" own something or something belongs with "you."
you'rethis is a contraction; it means "you are"
losethis is the opposite of "win" and the opposite of "find;" it is a verb.
loosethis is the opposite of "tight," it is an adjective.
tothis is a preposition
toothis means "also," or "excessive."
twothis is one plus one
there____ are a great many problems in society.
theirThey lost ____ bags in Paris.
they're_____ the smartest people in the whole place.
yourI don't understand _____ idea.
you'reI don't understand what _____ talking about.
loseRikki, don't _____ that number.
looseIf you belt is _____, it may be unsafe.
toI don't want to go __ Chelsea.
tooI want to go over there, ____.
twoJust the ___ of us.

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Terms 20
Creator matthewholder
Created March 11, 2009
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Subject writing
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This set of flashcards provides definitions and usages flashcards for there/their/they're, you're/your, to/too/two, and lose/loose, the ones I notice most students misuse.

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