Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Quick Lesson: When should I use They're, Their or There?

Image courtesy of Christopher Rice

One group of words in the English language that lots of students find difficult is their, there and they're. These words are known as Homophones, because they sound the same but have different meanings.

The meanings of the words are:

They're is a contraction of the words they are. An example sentence for this word would be: "They're going to the shop to buy a ball."They're is a contraction of the words they are. An example sentence for this word would be: "They're going to the shop to buy a ball."


Their refers to a group of people who own something. An example sentence for this word would be: "It is their ball."

There refers to a place or is used alongside verbs like "are" or "is". An example sentence for this word would be: "The ball is over there." or "There is one ball on the football pitch.".

So how well do you think you know the difference between Their, There and They're? Try the quiz below and tell us how you get on in the comments section!

1. My grandparents have  evening meal at 6pm.
2. It is  ball, not yours
3. going to see the play at 7pm tonight.
4. I can't see the ball. Is it over 
5. are more people living in the house than there used to be.
6. Do you know if  going to buy a car?


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