sheet-web weaver

[ sheet-web ]

/ ˈʃitˌwɛb /

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any of numerous spiders of the family Linyphiidae, characterized by a closely woven, sheetlike web.

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Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

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