The difference between There, Their and They're. - English Grammar Lesson

The difference between There, Their and They're. - English Grammar Lesson

A most common mistake what students make is the difference between There, Their and They're in written English. This happens because these words sound the same when they are spoken. These Words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Therefore the words they're, their and there are Homophones.

What is the difference between There, Their and They're?

THERE

There is the opposite of Here. It means “in that place” not here.

A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.
I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.
There is/There are = to show that something exists.
There is a book on the table
There are many countries in Europe.

THEIR

Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them.

Their house is big.
All of their friends were crazy.
The children put their books in their school bags.
THEY’RE

They’re is a contraction of they are.

e.g. They’re happy = They are happy
They’re is usually before an adjective or a verb ending in ING.
They’re very interested in the project.
I personally think they’re crazy!
They’re singing loudly.

[karabomoalusi]

I'm still learning the difference between their and they're. It's been a struggle. But I know I'll get it right one day.

[lexuscarrington]

I have struggled forever with There, Their. Thank you for this lesson.

[jorgeherrera]

thank you so much, I love the way that you teach us. :)

[johncarrolluinternational]

This is something that native speakers of English struggle to remember.  Thanks for sharing the lesson!

[montyy]

I forgot all this shit so I had to refresh

[vastobboruah]

Didi angreji Jaise bol rahe ho acha nahi lagta

[swapnilwankhede]

Thanks for uploading useful information Niharika

[rickbarring]

I had the test for the topic 'The difference between There, Their and They're'.I made two mistakes. One is the genuine mistake and one is when you are not reading properly.

Thank for giving a good lesson

[Bluerecluse]

"he jumped there to the end of the block" is she saying he can jump blocks at a time and get places really fast? lol

[demiarnold]

Thanks for the help with my homework 📚

[luckygutierrez]

I confuse what I used between there and their, that's why I watched the video.thank you for lesson

[divinaperez]

thank you teacher, I was confused using there & their, now i' m fully understand

[nielcablinda]

Im a little bit embarrasse cuz I'm already 17 and still learning this kind of things.

[miamiflorida]

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[brunogiordano]

I liked and appreciate because the explain was simple and direct

[hiralalmahto]

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[tarunrawat]

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[kalaiarasi]

Ur class is amazing and I want to know about prepositions and it's drifferent usage

[URDU_SCHOOL]

I want to tell you just a little word "thanks". Because l can't say more then it. My English is too weak.

[sebihmourad]

Thank you so much for helping me in my work 😊