Mastering There, Their, and They're

The video tutorial explains the differences between the homophones 'there', 'their', and 'they're'. It covers the usage of 'there' to indicate location, 'their' to show possession, and 'they're' as a contraction of 'they are'. The tutorial provides examples and tips to help learners distinguish between these commonly confused words.

Why are 'there', 'their', and 'they're' often confused?

• They sound the same but have different meanings.

• They are spelled the same way.

• They are used in the same context.

• They have the same grammatical function.

What does 'there' indicate in the sentence 'Look at their cats, they're over there'?

• A verb

• Possession

• A place away from the speaker

• A contraction of 'they are'

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'there'?

• They're house is big.

• There happy to see you.

• Their going to the park.

• There is a book on the table.

What does 'their' indicate in the sentence 'Those are their two totally tired toads'?

• A contraction of 'they are'

• An action

• Possession

• A place

Which sentence correctly uses 'their'?

• Their going to the park.

• They're happy to see you.

• Their house is big.

• There is a book on the table.

What is 'they're' a contraction of?

• Their

• There

• They were

• They are

Which sentence correctly uses 'they're'?

• Their house is big.

• They're happy to see you.

• There is a book on the table.

• Their going to the park.

In the sentence 'They're going there to have their holiday', what does 'they're' mean?

• They are

• There

• Their

• They were

In the sentence 'They're going there to have their holiday', what does 'there' indicate?

• An action

• A place

• Possession

• A contraction of 'they are'

In the sentence 'They're going there to have their holiday', what does 'their' indicate?

• A contraction of 'they are'

• An action

• Possession

• A place