Les 6 Pitfalls (Valkuilen)
Pitfalls (valkuilen)
who's vs whose
it's vs its
they're vs their vs there
too vs to vs two
then vs than
we're vs were vs where
you're vs your
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Pitfalls (valkuilen)
who's vs whose
it's vs its
they're vs their vs there
too vs to vs two
then vs than
we're vs were vs where
you're vs your
who's
who's = who is
Examples
Who's going to the soccer match on Saturday?
Who's your best friend?
whose
(van wie?)
Examples
Whose bag is there on the floor?
I wonder whose results will be the highest.
1. Do you know _______ bag this is?
whose
who's
-
-
2. I wonder ________ the smarter one between them?
whose
who's
-
-
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.
Its
It's
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4. The sports club celebrated _______ 25th anniversary.
its
it's
it's
its
That's not __ box.
__ never enough for him.
That's not what __ like.
__ nothing to worry about.
I chose this book, because I liked __ cover.
The dog is chasing __ tail.
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.
they're
there
their
-
6. ______ my best friends in the entire world.
There
Their
They're
-
7. I live in the house with the red roof over ___________ .
there
their
they're
-
8. The entire class passed ____________ test.
their
they're
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.
to
too
two
-
10. Those ___________ make a beautiful couple.
to
two
too
-
11. I’m sending cards __________ all my friends.
too
two
to
-
to
too
We have __ much homework!
Let's go __London.
Do you like football __?
You don't have __ worry.
He gave it __ me.
He works __ earn money.
then
(toen / dan)
verwijst naar een tijd.
Example:
I had a red car back then.
Finish the test and then stop writing.
Turn left and then right.
than
(dan)
gebruik je bij een vergelijking.
Example:
I'm taller than my sister.
He ran faster than yesterday.
Sport is more important than watching series.
12. I’m a better sporter __________ my siblings.
then
than
_
_
13. We went to school and _________ we went to hockey.
then
than
_
_
then
than
You are so much better at Science __ I am.
He earns more __ me.
If not now, __ when?
You don't have to worry __.
__ I will choose to go first.
I was living abroad __.
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.
were
where
15. We _________ at soccer practice all afternoon.
were
where
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!
you're
you're = you are
Examples
You're my best friend in the entire world.
You're going to the game, right?
16. What's ________ favourite sport?
you're
your
17. __________ my hero!
your
you're
you're
your
That's not __ job.
Where is __ house?
That's not what __ like.
__ mum was very kind to me.
Do you know where __ going?
__ not going to believe this.