Usage

There, Their, They’re

They’re

• The easy one – they’re = they are

• Solution: Do not use the contraction in formal writing. Always write both words.

Their

• Means “belongs to them.” This is the only new information you have to learn!

Maybe this will help

• An HEIR inherits stuff. He OWNS it.

• Their includes an heir – it shows ownership.

Their

• Their house is purple.

• I like their cat.

• Of all the pigs in the world, I like their’s the best.

There

• EVERYTHING else is “there”.

Review

• _______________ not at home.

• _______________ pig is the best.

• _______________ is nothing difficult about this!

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