Homophones: There, Their & They're

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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What does 'there' refer to?

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'There' is used to indicate a place or location.

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What does 'their' refer to?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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Use 'there' in a sentence.

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The book is over there.

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Use 'their' in a sentence.

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They forgot their homework at home.

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Use 'they're' in a sentence.

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They're going to the park after school.

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Which word would you use to indicate a location: there, their, or they're?

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You would use 'there'.

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Which word shows possession: there, their, or they're?

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You would use 'their'.

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Which word is a contraction: there, their, or they're?

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You would use 'they're'.