Correct Usage of Their, They're, and There

Dr. Thomas Little provides a tutorial on the homophones 'there', 'their', and 'they're'. The video explains the different meanings and uses of these words, offering examples and practice problems to help learners understand and differentiate them. The tutorial is designed for learners of all levels, emphasizing the importance of context in using homophones correctly.

What is a homophone?

• A word that has the same meaning as another

• A word that is spelled the same as another but has a different meaning

• A word that is pronounced differently but spelled the same

• A word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning

Which of the following sentences uses 'there' correctly as a location?

• There is a book on the table.

• There going to the store.

• They're house is big.

• Their going to the park.

Identify the correct use of 'there' in a sentence.

• Their is a book on the table.

• They're going to the store.

• There is a dog in the yard.

• There going to the movies.

Which sentence uses 'there' to indicate a location?

• Their house is big.

• There is a cat on the roof.

• They're going to the store.

• Their going to the movies.

Which sentence uses 'there' correctly?

• Their going to the park.

• They're going to the store.

• There is a dog in the yard.

• Their is a book on the table.

In which sentence is 'there' used at the beginning?

• They're going to the park.

• Their cat is cute.

• The cat is over there.

• There is a cat under the table.

Which sentence correctly uses 'their' to show possession?

• They're going to the house.

• Their house is beautiful.

• There car is red.

• Their going to the movies.

Which of the following sentences uses 'their' correctly?

• Their dog is friendly.

• Their going to the park.

• There going to the store.

• They're house is big.

What is the correct use of 'their' in a sentence?

• Their going to the movies.

• Their car is parked outside.

• They're going to the park.

• There going to the store.

Choose the sentence where 'their' is used correctly.

• There going to the store.

• They're house is big.

• Their dog is friendly.

• Their going to the movies.