Apostrophe & They're, Their, & There Review #2

Front

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

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership (e.g., their books). 'They're' is a contraction of 'they are' (e.g., they're going to the park). 'There' refers to a place or location (e.g., the book is over there).

Front

When should you use 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it' (e.g., the dog wagged its tail). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., it's raining outside).

Front

Choose the correct word: (Their/ they're/ there) will be many opportunities to pass this class if you try.

Back

There

Front

Choose the correct word: The theater needs to update (it's/its) show times.

Back

its

Front

Choose the correct word: (Their/ there/ they're) textbooks were found in the gym.

Back

Their

Front

Choose the correct word: If (its/ it's) okay with you, I would rather stay home tonight.

Back

it's

Front

Choose the correct word: If you look over (their/ they're/ there), you will find the stack of papers.

Back

there

Front

What does 'their' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Their' indicates possession, showing that something belongs to a group of people (e.g., their house).

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction that means 'they are' (e.g., they're excited about the trip).

Front

What does 'there' refer to in a sentence?

Back

'There' refers to a location or place (e.g., the keys are over there).