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

Introduction

Let’s answer the question: “How do I use ‘their,’ ‘there,’ and ‘they’re’ correctly?” It’s important to know the difference between these three words for better speaking and writing. Although these words sound and look similar, they have very different meanings. “Their” shows ownership or belonging to a group. “There” points to a place or location. “They’re” means “they are.” 

In this article, we’ll explain how to use “their,” “there,” and “they’re” correctly, with clear examples to explain the differences.

Their

Their’ shows ownership or belonging to 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: When you see “their,” think about ownership or belonging to 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: When 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

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