Never confuse there/their/they’re, your/you’re, its/it’s again!
🔤 Step 1
there / their / they’re
there = place, their = belonging to them, they’re = they are
Example:
They’re going to their house over there.
🔤 Step 2
your / you’re
your = belonging to you, you’re = you are
Example:
You’re wearing your new shoes.
🔤 Step 3
its / it’s
its = belonging to it, it’s = it is
Example:
It’s a dog. Its tail is wagging.
🔤 Step 4
then / than
then = time (next), than = comparison
Example:
First study, then play. Mango is sweeter than apple.
🔤 Step 5
to / too / two
to = direction, too = also/very, two = number 2
Example:
Two kids went to the park. Priya came too.
Confusing Words in Sentences
Introduction
1. They’re going to their house over there.
2. You’re wearing your new uniform.
3. It’s a cat. Its name is Whiskers.
Main Content
4. He ate more than two chapatis, then went to sleep.
5. I want to go too, but I have two exams to study for.
Tip: I
Conclusion
f you can replace the word with ‘they are’, use they’re. If it shows ownership, use their. If it’s a place, use there.
Before & After
Before (Weak)
My school is good. It is very nice. I like it. Teachers are good. Students are good too.
After (Strong)
My school, Sunrise Public, stands proudly on MG Road. The cheerful teachers make every lesson interesting, and my classmates are kind and helpful. I feel lucky to learn here every day.
Replace vague words (good, nice) with specific details. Add names, descriptions, and feelings!
Useful Writing Phrases
Starting
First of all, / To begin with, / The most important thing is…
Adding
Also, / In addition, / Moreover, / Furthermore,…
Contrasting
However, / On the other hand, / But, / Although,…
Cause & effect
Because of this, / As a result, / Therefore, / Consequently,…
Ending
Finally, / In conclusion, / To sum up, / All things considered,…
Vocabulary (15)
Sentence
वाक्य
A complete thought in words
The foundation of all writing
Paragraph
अनुच्छेद
A group of related sentences
One idea per paragraph
Punctuation
विराम चिह्न
Marks like . , ? ! used in writing
Makes writing clear
Capital letter
बड़ा अक्षर
Uppercase letter
Start sentences and names with capitals
Grammar
व्याकरण
Rules of language
Good grammar = clear writing
Conjunction
संयोजक
Joining word
and, but, or, so, because
Clause
उपवाक्य
Part of a sentence with subject+verb
Main clause can stand alone
Fragment
अपूर्ण वाक्य
Incomplete sentence
Avoid in writing
Transition
संक्रमण
Connecting word/phrase
First, Then, However, Finally
Proofread
जाँचना
Check for mistakes
Always proofread before submitting
Topic sentence
विषय वाक्य
Main idea sentence
First sentence of paragraph
Compound
मिश्रित
Two clauses joined
Aarav plays AND Priya reads
Complex
जटिल
Main + dependent clause
WHEN it rains, we stay home
Apostrophe
ऊर्ध्व विराम
‘ mark for contractions/possession
don’t, Aarav’s
Contraction
संकुचन
Shortened form
do not → don’t
Common Mistakes
him and me went to school
He and I went to school.
‘He and I’ not ‘him and me’ for subjects
their going to there house
They’re going to their house.
they’re = they are, their = belonging to them
i dont like it
I don’t like it.
Capital I, apostrophe in don’t
the boy who is tall he plays cricket
The boy who is tall plays cricket.
Remove the extra ‘he’ — common Indian English error
Your Turn — Practice: Spelling & Common Confusing Words
📖 Opening / Introduction
0 words
📝 Main Content / Body
0 words
🏁 Ending / Conclusion
0 words
Checklist
Quiz
1. Which is correct for spelling & common confusing words?
2. Good writing needs:
3. A paragraph should cover:
4. Which is a compound sentence?
5. Proofreading means:
6. ‘Their’ means:
7. An apostrophe is used for:
8. Transition words help:
People Also Ask
What makes a complete sentence?
A complete sentence has a subject (who/what), a verb (action), starts with a capital letter, ends with punctuation (. ? !), and expresses a complete thought.
How to write a good paragraph?
Start with a topic sentence (main idea), add 3-4 supporting sentences with details, and end with a concluding sentence. Stick to ONE idea per paragraph.
What are the 4 types of sentences?
Statement (tells information), Question (asks something), Exclamation (shows strong feeling), and Command (gives an order or instruction).
Parent Tips
Read the model example together before your child writes. Discuss what makes it good.
Let your child write a rough draft first without worrying about mistakes. Edit AFTER.
Use the checklist together — tick each item as you review the writing.
Praise effort and improvement, not just the final result. ‘Your hook is much better this time!’
Write alongside your child — when they see you writing, they’re motivated to write too.