Spelling & Grammar Sunday – They’re/Their/There
Today’s Spelling & Grammar Sunday will be a pretty quick one too. I find, with “they’re/their/there,” people are most often wondering which one is the right one, so I won’t go into too much detail. I’ll just list when you use each one.
When to use “They’re”
Like “you’re,” “they’re” is a contraction. It’s a contraction for the phrase “they are.” So, you can either say “they are in the garden,” or “they’re in the garden.” Use this one also to talk about the way someone is, like “they’re cranky.”
When to use “Their”
For this one, think of people. If you’re talking about something a person has or possesses, it’s “their.” Their hair. Their breakfast. Their thoughts, etc.
When to use “There”
“There” is different from the other two because it’s a place. If you’re talking about a place in the distance, it’s “there.”
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