Exploring Homophones: They're, Their, There

This video tutorial covers the concept of homophones, focusing on the words 'there', 'they're', and 'their'. It explains the different meanings and uses of these words: 'there' for location or existence, 'they're' as a contraction of 'they are', and 'their' to show ownership. The lesson includes examples and practice questions to help students understand and apply these concepts effectively.

What are homophones?

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

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that sound different but have the same spelling

• Words that have the same meaning but different spellings

Which 'there' indicates a location?

• Thar

• There

• They're

• Their

Which sentence uses 'there' correctly?

• There is a cat on the roof.

• They're going to the park.

• Their going to the park.

• There going to the park.

What does 'they're' stand for?

• They have

• They will

• They were

• They are

Which sentence uses 'they're' correctly?

• They're going to the concert.

• Their house is big.

• They're house is big.

• There house is big.

Which 'their' indicates ownership?

• Thar

• There

• They're

• Their

Which sentence uses 'their' correctly?

• There going to the store.

• Their going to the store.

• Their car is parked outside.

• They're going to the store.

How many bikes will there be in the race?

• There

• They're

• Thar

• Their

Did they say if they're coming to the concert?

• Their

• They're

• There

• Thar

Where are the blackberries?

• Their in the drawer.

• They're in the drawer.

• There in the drawer.

• Thar in the drawer.