These three words cause some of the most common grammar problems as they are commonly misspelled or used wrong. Their usage can be difficult to understand. Welcome to the easiest way to learn how to use there, they're, and their! See the grammar rules below, then test yourself with the quiz at the bottom of the page. You should also master the use of to, too, and two!
If you want to learn how to tell the difference between there, they're, and their, then look at the definitions and examples below. The differences between There vs. Their, There vs. They're, and They're vs. Their can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Or worse, it can make a sentence completely meaningless due to not following english grammar rules. This website aims to provide a simple, clear explanation on how to properly use there, they're, and their.
Use there to refer to a physical or abstract place. Usually, if you can replace there with here in the same sentence, and it still makes sense, then you are using it correctly.
"There is an old haunted house."
"We are going over there to eat."
Use they're as a contraction for they are. Usually, if you can replace they're with they are in the same sentence, and it still makes sense, then you are using it correctly.
"They're coming over for dinner."
"I wonder who they're talking to."
Use their to show possession, commonly followed by a noun. Usually, if you can replace their with our in the same sentence, and it still makes sense, then you are using it correctly.
"Their dog is pretty awesome."
"Have you seen their new store?"
Use this quiz to practice using the right form of there, they're, or their. Decide which word correctly fills in the blank below and click "Get Answer" to see if you are right. To get a new question, just click here (or refresh the page).
I think ______ going to the lake.
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