“There”, “Their” and “They’re”

What is the difference between “there,” “their,” and “they’re”?

“There” indicates a place or location. “Their” shows possession by a group. “They’re” is a contraction of “they are” used to describe actions or qualities of a group.

How do I know which one to use in a sentence?

Determine whether you are referring to a place (use “there”), possession by a group (use “their”), or describing an action or quality of a group (use “they’re”). If unsure, mentally replace with the full phrase (“they are”) to check if it fits the sentence.

Can you provide examples of each?

Here are examples:

• “There”: “The book is over there.”
• “Their”: “Their house is big.”
• “They’re”: “They’re going to the party.”

How can I remember the differences between these words?

Using mnemonic devices, practicing with sentences, and familiarizing yourself with their meanings and usage can help you remember the differences between “there,” “their,” and “they’re.”

“There”, “Their” and “They’re” are three words that sound similar and are often confused, but they have distinct meanings and usage.

“There” is an adverb used to indicate a place, location, or existence. “Their” is a possessive determiner used to indicate that something “belongs to”. “They’re” is a contraction of “they are,” combining the subject pronoun “they” with the verb “are.”