Clarifying Your vs. You're in English

The video lesson from Sparkle English explains the difference between 'your' and 'you're', which are homophones often confused by English learners and native speakers. 'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'. The lesson provides examples and tips to distinguish between the two, followed by practice sentences to test understanding. The video concludes with a review of the practice sentences and a homework assignment to reinforce learning.

What are 'your' and 'you're' examples of?

• Metaphors

• Synonyms

• Homophones

• Antonyms

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does 'your' signify?

• A possession

• A place

• An action

• A question

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which sentence uses 'your' correctly?

• Your a great friend.

• Is this your book?

• I think your lost.

• Your going to the store.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the primary function of 'your'?

• To ask a question

• To show possession

• To indicate action

• To make a contraction

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is 'you're' a contraction of?

• You was

• You had

• You are

• You will

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Choose the sentence where 'you're' is used correctly.

• You're going to love this movie.

• You're shoes are untied.

• I can't believe you're dog did that.

• You're book is on the table.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

How can you test if 'you're' is the correct choice?

• Replace it with 'your are'

• Replace it with 'you are'

• Replace it with 'you is'

• Replace it with 'you were'

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which option shows correct usage of both 'your' and 'you're'?

• Your going to love your new house.

• You're smile brightens up your face.

• Your sure you're keys are here?

• You're going to your friend's party.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which sentence is incorrect?

• Your cat is adorable.

• You're a wonderful cook.

• Your really smart.

• You're going to be late.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you add to 'your' to make it correct in 'Your welcome'?

• Nothing, it's correct

• An apostrophe and 'e'

• Just an apostrophe

• Just 'e'

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6