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It is important to know the difference between their, they’re, and there. These three words are homophones, meaning they sound the same when they are spoken, but they have different spellings and very different meanings. Let’s look at what each word means separately and how it is used.
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Key Facts & Information
What is There?
- ‘Their’, ‘they’re’, and ‘there’ are homophones: they are words that sound the same when spoken, but they are spelt differently, have very different meanings and are used in very different ways.
- THERE is used to focus attention to a direction, place or position.
- E.g. The bathroom is over there. We will see you there! There’s my missing pen.
What are They?
- ‘Their’, ‘they’re’, and ‘there’ are homophones: they are words that sound the same when spoken, but they are spelt differently, have very different meanings and are used in very different ways.
- THEY is used to refer to two or more people or things that have been previously mentioned or are easily identifiable. THEY’RE is a contraction of they are.
- E.g. Tomorrow they’re going to the beach. Cheetahs are wild cats. They’re very fast sprinters.
What is Theirs?
- Their’, ‘they’re’, and ‘there’ are homophones: they are words that sound the same when spoken, but they are spelt differently, have very different meanings and are used in very different ways.
- THEIR is used to show that something belongs to someone. It can also be used to mention someone without mentioning their sex.
- E.g. Teachers like to help their students. Someone blew their nose loudly.
Their, They’re, and There Worksheets
This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about difference between their, they’re, and there across 11 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Their, They’re, and There worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the difference between their, they’re, and there. These three words are homophones, meaning they sound the same when they are spoken, but they have different spellings and very different meanings. Let’s look at what each word means separately and how it is used.
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