Correct Usage of Frequently Confused Words: There, Their, and They're

This video tutorial explains the correct usage of the homophones 'there', 'their', and 'they're'. It covers the concepts of possession and contractions, providing examples and practice exercises to help learners differentiate between these commonly confused words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using the correct homophone to avoid confusion in writing.

Which of the following is an example of a contraction?

• New York City

• I'm

• Emmy's cat

• His dog

What does the word 'there' (spelled THERE) refer to?

• A person

• A place

• A possession

• A contraction

In the sentence 'It's their dog', what does 'their' indicate?

• An action

• Possession

• A contraction

• A place

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'Put the ball away over ___'?

• There

• Them

• Their

• They're

In the sentence 'They're my favorite colors', what does 'they're' stand for?

• They are

• Them

• Their

• There

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'My friends have lost ___ dog'?

• Them

• Their

• They're

• There

In the sentence 'There are three good fairies', what does 'there' refer to?

• A possession

• A place

• A contraction

• A quantity