English Reference

your vs you're

Your shows ownership, while you're is the shortened form of you are.

your

Belonging to the person being addressed.

Please make sure you bring your passport to the airport tomorrow morning.

you're

The contraction of 'you' and 'are'.

I think you're going to be very successful in this new job role.

Watch out
  • Is this you're jacket or does it belong to someone else?

    Is this your jacket or does it belong to someone else?

  • I hope your having a great time on your vacation.

    I hope you're having a great time on your vacation.

Remember If you can swap it for 'you are', use you're.

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    I really like new car and the color you chose for it.

  2. 2.

    Let me know when ready to leave for the dinner party.

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