00 / Grammar and structure
their vs they're vs there
Their shows ownership, they're is the short form of 'they are', and there points to a place or introduces a fact.
01 / Side by side
the possessive form of they
The neighbors decided to paint their front door a bright shade of blue.
they're
contraction of they are
They're planning to move to a larger apartment closer to the city center.
a location or existential marker
Please put the groceries on the table over there in the kitchen.
02 / Watch out
Wrong: The children left they're toys scattered all over the living room floor.Right: The children left their toys scattered all over the living room floor.
Wrong: I hope there having a good time at the wedding reception.Right: I hope they're having a good time at the wedding reception.
03 / Remember
Their has an 'i' for ownership; there contains 'here'; they're has an apostrophe for 'a'.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the three options.
- 1.
is a small cafe on the corner that serves excellent coffee.
- 2.
Many remote employees find that more productive when working from a quiet home office.
- 3.
Students must submit final assignments before the end of the week.
- 4.
I think coming to the party later this evening after work.
- 5.
Fans waited outside the stadium for hours hoping to see favorite football players arrive.
- 6.
The new electric car charging station is located right next to the city park entrance.