They're, their, there; American spelling practice
"They're - There - Their" are pronounced the same,but spelled differently according to usage:
"There" refers to a place.
Examples: There is a library in the first building. It is over there.
Hint: If you can use the word "here," you have it right!
"They're" is a contraction of "they are"
Example: They're not in this building.
Hint: "They" is a pronoun and "are" is the verb.
If you can substitute "We are" you have it right!
"Their" is the posessive pronoun.Example: Their library is located on the next street.
Hint: If you can substitute "our" you have it right!
"they're, there, their " practice!
| 1. | ...... coming tonight. | ||
| 2. | Do you have ...... books? | ||
| 3. | I always thought they were ..... | ||
| 4. | No, ....always placed on the table. | ||
| 5. | My friends said they weren't ...... | ||
| 6. | Is that where they place...... supplies? | ||
| 7. | Not really. Usually they are over ...... | ||
| 8. | So, do you think ...... happy to have them? | ||
| 9. | ...... still waiting for the test scores. | ||
| 10. | ...... challenge is to arrive before sunset. | ||
| 11. | We found the medallion over ..... | ||
| 12. | I thought .... near the edge of the table | ||
| 13. | Is ...... a place for the group to meet? | ||
| 14. | If ...... group does research, I will be happy. | ||
| 15. | .... are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio | ||
| 16. | Was ...... first son born at home? | ||
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