Understanding Homophones: Your vs. You're

The video tutorial explains the difference between the homophones 'your' and 'you're'. 'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'. The tutorial provides examples and practical scenarios to help learners understand when to use each form correctly. By the end of the video, viewers will be able to distinguish between these two commonly confused words and apply them accurately in sentences.

What are homophones?

• Words that rhyme with each other

• Words that have the same spelling but different meanings

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

• Words that have opposite meanings

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'your'?

• Your going to the store.

• Is this you're book?

• Your dog is very friendly.

• You're pencil is on the table.

What does 'you're' stand for?

• You will

• Your

• You are

• You were

Which sentence uses 'you're' correctly?

• You're book is on the table.

• You're going to love this movie.

• You're car is parked outside.

• Is this you're pen?

How can you check if 'your' is used correctly in a sentence?

• Check if it indicates ownership of something

• Replace it with 'you were' and see if the sentence makes sense

• Replace it with 'you are' and see if the sentence makes sense

• Check if it is followed by a verb

Which of the following is a correct use of 'you're'?

• You're book is interesting.

• You're going to the party.

• You're car is fast.

• You're pencil is sharp.

Identify the sentence that uses 'your' correctly.

• Your going to school.

• Your the best friend ever.

• Your going to be late.

• Your phone is ringing.

What is the main difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

• Both are contractions

• Both are possessive adjectives

• 'Your' is possessive, 'you're' is a contraction

• 'Your' is a contraction, 'you're' is possessive

Which sentence correctly uses 'you're'?

• You're dog is very cute.

• You're the owner of this car.

• You're book is on the table.

• You're going to need a pencil.

Choose the sentence that uses 'your' correctly.

• Your the best singer.

• Your going to be late.

• Your going to school.

• Your backpack is open.