Commonly Confused Words - There, Their, & They're

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location.

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective used to show ownership by a group.

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What is the meaning of 'they're'?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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Use 'there' in a sentence.

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The book is over there on the table.

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Use 'their' in a sentence.

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It is their responsibility to complete the project.

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Use 'they're' in a sentence.

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They're going to the park after school.

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Identify the correct word: '_____ going to the movies tonight.'

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They're.

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Identify the correct word: 'I left my backpack over _____.'

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There.

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Identify the correct word: 'Is this _____ house or yours?'

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Their.

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What is a common mistake when using 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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Confusing 'there' (place) with 'their' (ownership) and 'they're' (they are).