Mastering There, Their, and They're

This video tutorial addresses the common confusion between the homophones 'there', 'their', and 'they're'. It explains the distinct uses of each: 'there' as an adverb or adjective indicating location, 'their' as a possessive adjective, and 'they're' as a contraction of 'they are'. The tutorial provides examples and questions to help learners choose the correct form in different contexts, aiming to clarify this often perplexing aspect of English grammar.

What part of speech is 'there' primarily used as?

• Conjunction

• Adverb

• Preposition

• Verb

How can 'there' be remembered for its usage?

• By associating it with possession

• By linking it to a location

• By remembering it as an action

• By using it as a conjunction

How is 'there' used in a sentence to describe location?

• Their location is here.

• It went there.

• It's their place.

• They're over here.

What does 'their' signify?

• A contraction

• Possession

• An action

• A location

Which form should be used to describe ownership?

• There

• Their

• They're

• Them

What is the best way to remember the use of 'their'?

• Remembering it as a contraction

• Connecting it with possession

• Associating it with places

• Linking it with actions

What is 'they're' a contraction of?

• They will

• They had

• They are

• They would

Which form is correct for describing a group's action?

• They're going to the park.

• Their going to the park.

• Them are going to the park.

• There going to the park.

Which question helps decide when to use 'they're'?

• Where is it?

• Who does it belong to?

• Is it a contraction of 'they are'?

• What action are they performing?

Which form answers the question 'Where is it'?

• These

• They're

• There

• Their