Mastering the Use of There, Their, and They're

The video addresses common mistakes in English writing, focusing on the correct usage of 'their', 'there', and 'they're'. It explains that these words are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings. The video provides detailed explanations and examples for each word: 'there' is used for location, 'their' is the possessive form, and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to practice using these words correctly.

What is a common mistake in English regarding certain words?

• Misusing 'they're', 'there', and 'their'

• Using complex sentences incorrectly

• Punctuation errors

• Incorrect verb tenses

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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What are homophones?

• Words with the same spelling

• Words with different meanings and sounds

• Words used in homonyms

• Words with the same sound but different meanings

What does 'there' indicate in a sentence?

• Contraction

• Location

• Plurality

• Possession

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CCSS.L.5.5C

How can you remember the usage of 'there'?

• It starts with 't'

• It contains 'here'

• It ends with 'e'

• It sounds like 'where'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which example indicates the location?

• Put it over their

• Their coming over

• Look, they're!

• She left it there

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word describes ownership?

• There

• Where

• They're

• Their

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Choose the correct usage of 'their':

• Their going to school

• Their happy

• Their books are on the table

• Their is a park nearby

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What does the contraction 'they're' stand for?

• They are

• They were

• They had

• They will

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence correctly uses 'they're'?

• They're house is beautiful

• They're is no time left

• They're going to the movies

• They're books are over there

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What should you do to better understand the differences between 'they're', 'there', and 'their'?

• Use only one form

• Practice regularly

• Ignore the differences

• Ask for help occasionally

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