Asked by Aaron Millett on May 14, 2024
Verified
Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. Please set your books their on the table, and the librarian will check them out for you.
A) set
B) their
C) for
Their
A possessive pronoun used to indicate belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
- Detect routine errors in the deployment of English words that share visual or auditory similarities.
- Understand the correct usage of commonly confused words.
Verified Answer
DM
Dr. MELESSE AsfawMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct word in this sentence is "there" instead of "their." "Their" is a possessive pronoun, while "there" indicates a location.
Learning Objectives
- Detect routine errors in the deployment of English words that share visual or auditory similarities.
- Understand the correct usage of commonly confused words.