In 'The Science Fair Surprise,' Emma and Jake correct frequently confused words like 'its/it’s' and 'than/then' while preparing for a science fair. This story aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.G, helping students master these tricky words. With fun MCQs, it’s perfect for fourth-grade language arts. Keywords: frequently confused words, its vs it’s, than vs then, grammar for kids, educational stories, language arts.
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Emma and Jake were working on their science fair project. Emma said, “We need to make sure its ready by Friday.” Jake replied, “It’s going to be awesome! But we need to finish our experiment first.”
They wrote on their poster:
● “We tested to different types of soil.”
● “We found that one soil was better than the others.”
Their teacher, Mr. Lee, pointed out the mistakes. “You should use two instead of to, and make sure its is it's what you mean ‘it is.’”
On the day of the fair, their project won first prize! Emma said, “We’ll never mix up its and it’s again!” Jake added, “Or than and then!”
Which word fixes the sentence: “We need to make sure ____ ready by Friday.”
itsit’sit
Which word is used incorrectly: “We tested to different types of soil.”
Wetestedto
Choose the correct word: “One soil was better ___ the others.”
thanthenthat
Which word completes the sentence: “____ going to be awesome!”
ItsIt’sIt
What event were Emma and Jake preparing for?
Art showScience fairTalent show
What prize did they win?
Second placeFirst prizeParticipation award
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L.4.1.g
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
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