English Reference

00 / Grammar and structure

your vs you're

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

01 / Side by side

  • 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.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: Is this you're jacket or does it belong to someone else?Right: Is this your jacket or does it belong to someone else?

  • Wrong: I hope your having a great time on your vacation.Right: I hope you're having a great time on your vacation.

03 / Remember

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

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    Please remember to mute microphone when the video call starts to avoid background noise.

  2. 2.

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

  3. 3.

    If looking for a new series to stream tonight I highly recommend this documentary.

  4. 4.

    The fitness app tracks heart rate and daily steps during every workout session.

  5. 5.

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

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