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They forgot to bring _____ money.
They forgot to bring _____ money.
their
She told him to wait over ______.
She told him to wait over ______.
there
It's _______ decision.
It's _______ decision.
their
Wait until ______ ready.
Wait until ______ ready.
The ticket is _______ on the table.
The ticket is _______ on the table.
I don't know if ____ going.
I don't know if ____ going.
I know them.________ in my school.
I know them.________ in my school.
What time is _______ appointment?
What time is _______ appointment?
Can you see what is ___?
Can you see what is ___?
He wanted to be _____ friend.
He wanted to be _____ friend.
The keys are right _____.
The keys are right _____.
_______ my favorite team.
_______ my favorite team.
_____ going to the store.
_____ going to the store.
Fido is _____ dog.
Fido is _____ dog.
My book is over _________.
My book is over _________.
_________ are people who don't like sushi.
_________ are people who don't like sushi.
________ finally going to turn down the music.
________ finally going to turn down the music.
The house belongs to ______ parents.
The house belongs to ______ parents.
Refers to a place.
Refers to a place.
What is a contraction of 'they are'?
What is a contraction of 'they are'?
Their is a possessive pronoun.
Their is a possessive pronoun.
They're can only refer to a place.
They're can only refer to a place.
Where should you place the tent?
Where should you place the tent?
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Study Notes
Understanding "They're," "Their," and "There"
- "Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. Example: "Their dog is really cute."
- "There" refers to a specific place or location. Example: "The keys are right there."
- "They're" is a contraction of "they are." Example: "They're going to the beach."
Examples of Usage
- Possessive context: "What time is their appointment?" indicates ownership of the appointment.
- Location context: "Go over there." directs someone to a specific place.
- State of being: "They're finally going to turn down the music." expresses an action they will take.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing "their" with "they're" can change meaning; "They're in my school" vs. "It's their decision."
- Misusing "there" vs. "their" can lead to grammatical errors; "There are people who don’t like sushi." describes a situation, while "their decision" indicates possession.
Additional Examples
- Contextual examples highlight use in sentences:
- "Is that where they place their supplies?" shows possession along with a location.
- "If the bus doesn't arrive, they're going to be late." illustrates consequence based on state of being.
Recognizing Patterns
- Identifying the pattern:
- "Their" is always related to possession.
- "There" indicates either location or existence (e.g., "There is a storm").
- "They're" can typically be replaced with "they are" without altering the sentence's meaning.
Importance of Correct Usage
- Correctly using "they're," "their," and "there" ensures clarity in writing and communication.
- Misunderstandings can arise from incorrect usage, leading to confusion in conversations and written texts.
Practical Exercises
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises help reinforce understanding:
- "The ticket is _______ on the table." (there)
- "They're my favorite team." (they're)
- "What time is _______ appointment?" (their)
Conclusion
- Mastery of these three terms enhances written and spoken English proficiency.
- Regular practice through exercises can solidify understanding and application in various contexts.
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