There, Their and They're

Because most native English speakers pronounce the words there, their and they're the same way, it can be difficult to understand the difference in meaning. The difference in meaning is very important when writing. Using the wrong one in your email is a big mistake. Let's find out the difference in meaning.

There

There is used to show that something exists or happens. Use there for positions - there is the opposite of here.

Is there a post office nearby?

There was a problem with report.

We are almost there.

Their

Their means belonging to them. It is the third person plural possessive adjective. Their usually comes before a noun.

That is their dog.

Is this their house?

Their car is parked outside.

They're

They're is the contracted form of they are, so when you use they are you can also use they're.

I think they're still sleeping.

They're both younger than me.

They're going open the new store next month.

What's the correct word to use in these sentences? Let us know how many you get right!

• 1) ___ songs are the best.
  
  Their
  There
  They're
  
  
• 2) Where did they leave ___ things?
  
  they're
  there
  their
  
  
• 3) Is ___ any milk left?
  
  there
  their
  they're
  
  
• 4) I heard ___ having a great time.
  
  there
  their
  they're
  
  
• 5) ___ was a lot of rain last night.
  
  They're
  Their
  There
  
  
• 6) ___ sitting in the garden.
  
  There
  They're
  Their
  
  
• 7) ___ used to be a park here.
  
  Their
  There
  They're
  
  
• 8) Were you ___ when the accident happened?
  
  their
  there
  they're
  
  
• 9) ___ parents want them to go to university.
  
  There
  Their
  They're
  
  
• 10) ___ planning a surprise party.
  
  They're
  Their
  There