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What is the correct usage of 'there' in a sentence?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location, as in 'My friend lives over there.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'their' indicate in a sentence?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'Some people have freckles on their skin.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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How is 'they're' used in a sentence?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are,' used to describe what a group is doing, as in 'Ask Tom and Leroy what they're doing on Monday.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there' to indicate existence.

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I hope there are still some tickets available.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the difference between 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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How can you remember the difference between 'there' and 'their'?

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Remember that 'there' has 'here' in it, indicating a place, while 'their' has 'heir,' indicating possession.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a common mistake when using 'they're'?

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A common mistake is confusing 'they're' with 'their' or 'there,' leading to incorrect sentence structure.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Create a sentence using 'they're' correctly.

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They're going to the concert this weekend.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the role of context in determining the correct usage of 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're'?

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Context helps clarify whether you are referring to a location, possession, or a contraction of 'they are.'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Can 'there' be used in questions? Provide an example.

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Yes, 'there' can be used in questions, such as 'Are there any cookies left?'

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A