Asked by Javell Valley on May 31, 2024
Verified
Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. I hope you're just been cute when you tell me that my suitcase is missing.
A) you're
B) been
C) tell
Been
A past participle of the verb "be," indicating a state of existence or occurrence in the past.
You're
You're is a contraction for "you are."
- Emphasize common confusions involving homophonic or homographic words in English texts.
- Grow an understanding of the fundamental need for precision in language utilization.
Verified Answer
SJ
Stephanie JohnsonJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct word should be "you've" instead of "you're". This is a common look-alike/sound-alike error.
Learning Objectives
- Emphasize common confusions involving homophonic or homographic words in English texts.
- Grow an understanding of the fundamental need for precision in language utilization.