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Understanding There, Their, and They're: Common Homophones Explained

There, their, and they’re are often confused homophones, each with distinct meanings. "There" indicates a place or existence; "their" signifies possession, indicating ownership; while "they're" is a contraction meaning "they are." Misusing these words can lead to misunderstandings and frustration. To differentiate, if you can replace “there” with “here,” it's correct; replace “their” with “our,” and it’s also correct; and if you can say “they are,” then “they're” is the right choice. Practice with examples to enhance your understanding!

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Understanding There, Their, and They're: Common Homophones Explained

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  1. There, Their and They’re! These are three commonly confused HOMOPHONES, but each have different meanings

  2. I can’t take it! People who mix up there, their and they're drive me crazy! It's worse than not knowing the difference between your left and your write.

  3. THERE • There means in or at the place pointed to, indicated or referred to. • There refers to a PLACE (specified or unspecified). • It can also be used to show that something exists. The opposite of THERE is HERE(if you can replace there with here it is correct).

  4. THEIR • Their is a possessive pronoun that means “to belong.” • Their shows OWNERSHIP. • Their is used to indicate possession. If you can replace “their” with “our” you are using the correct word.

  5. THEY’RE • They’re is used as a contraction which means “they are.” If you can say the words “they are” in the sentence, then you are using the correct form. Example: The following sounds FUNNY……. The dog sat over they are for ten minutes. Correct: They’re thinking of getting a dog. They are thinking of getting a dog.

  6. Let’s Practice!! • 1. Please go ______ and see _____ children. • 2. _______ going to see a concert near ______ parent’s home. • 3. _______ are many students who cut school and _______ parents have no clue! • 4. ______ car broke down so _______ taking a cab to get _______. • 5. ________ moving next week over ______ where _________relatives live.

  7. Homework Practice • 1. _____ going _____ to have ______holiday because ______ ______ parents’ guests. • 2. ______ is some of _____ succulent shredded sweet Swiss sheep cheese on _____table over _____. • 3. ____ parents are _____ and _____ happy to have _____children _____ as ______ ______ only family ______. • 4. They get ______ sense of humor from _____ father who is always pulling pranks.

  8. Wrap Up That’s all I have to say about THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE…….so THERE!!

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