There, they're, and their may sound the same, but we shouldn't use them interchangeably.
- There can be a noun, pronoun, adjective, or adverb. It means "that location."
- They're is a contraction for they are. They is a pronoun and are is a linking verb.
- Their is a possessive pronoun (also an adjective).
They're still over there picking their noses.
In case you get confused like I do, A homonym is a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning. A homophone is a type of homonym. It sounds the same but has a different spelling. There, they're and their are both homonyms and homophones.
Most enjoyable, and many tips to take in.
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Ah, the there's or is it their's or they're's. How do you reference them as a group? Oh that's a conundrum! Haha! Another great post Robin!
ReplyDeleteGood question. I have no idea. If I figure it out I'll let you know. Thanks for coming back day after day.
DeleteGreat tips. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI have no problem knowing which their to use. But the funny thing is, sometimes it still comes out wrong when I'm typing. I guess the connection between my brain and my fingers sometimes breaks. :)
ReplyDeleteI do that do. I'm not sure why, but there's a definite disconnect with multiple words I type regularly. Glad I'm not the only one:)
DeleteThey're still over there picking their noses.
ReplyDeleteLiked this one! :)
I struggled with this one for a lot of my life, but once someone explained it to me, I didn't have a problem :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! My students struggled a lot with this.
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I'm like you and Suzi -- I know the difference, but sometimes they still pop out wrong. Thank you silly fingers...
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