How Do I Use “Their,” “There,” and “They’re” Correctly?

Introduction

Using “their,” “there,” and “they’re” the right way is important. Even though they sound similar, they have different meanings. “Their” shows ownership or belonging (of a group). “There” points to a place or location. “They’re” means “they are.” In this article, we’ll explain how to use each word with simple examples.

Their

“Their” is a word that shows ownership or belonging (of a group). For example:

• Their dog is playful. (The dog belongs to them.)
• I like their house. (The house belongs to them.)
• They forgot their books at school. (The books belong to them.)
• Their parents are visiting this weekend. (The parents belong to them.)
• I borrowed their car for the trip. (The car belongs to them.)

Remember: If you see “their,” think about ownership or belonging (of a group).

There

“There” is used to talk about a place or location. For example:

• Look at the clouds over there in the sky. (Pointing to a location.)
• The book is over there. (Pointing to a location.)
• We will go there tomorrow. (Talking about a place.)
• Put the keys over there on the table. (Indicating a specific location.)
• There is a new restaurant in town. (Referring to a place.)

Remember: If you see “there,” think about a place or location.

They’re

“They’re” is a short way of saying “they are.” For example:

• I believe they’re in love.” (This means “I think they are in love.”)
• They’re going to the park. (This means “They are going to the park.”)
• They’re planning a surprise party. (This means “They are planning a surprise party.”)
• I hope they’re excited about the trip. (This means “I hope they are excited about the trip.”)
• They’re always on time for meetings. (This means “They are always on time for meetings.”)

Remember: If you see “they’re,” think about “they are.”

Conclusion

Knowing how to use “their,” “there,” and “they’re” can really help your writing and speaking skills. Remember, “their” shows ownership or belonging (of a group), “there” points to a place or location, and “they’re” means “they are.”

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