There, their, and they're | Frequently confused words | Usage | Grammar | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video explains the distinctions between there, their, and they're, providing examples and tips for proper usage.

Key Insights

• 📌 "There" is an adverb and adjective used for location.
• 🛀 "Their" is a possessive determiner showing ownership by a group.
• 💼 "They're" is a contraction of "they are" and can be used interchangeably in most cases.
• ❓ "There" can modify a verb and function as an adverb.
• ⁉️ "Their" answers the question "who does it belong to?"
• ❓ "They're" is a contraction that replaces "they are" in a sentence.
• 🙊 Proper usage of these words is crucial in writing and speaking English.

Transcript

• Hello Grammarians! Today I want to talk about one of the absolute thorniest issues in usage of English. And it's the difference between there, their and they're. And if you can't tell the difference from the way I'm saying it that's because it's really confusing and evil. And that is why I'm here. Is to help you make a distinction between these t... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the difference between "there," "their," and "they're"?

"There" is used to indicate location, "their" shows ownership by a group, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are."

Q: Can "there" be used as an adjective?

Yes, "there" can also function as an adjective when it modifies a noun, such as in the phrase "there is my dog."

Q: How do I determine which one to use in a sentence?

Ask yourself if the word answers the question "where is it?" (use "there"), "who does it belong to?" (use "their"), or if it is a contraction of "they are" (use "they're").

Q: Can "they're" and "they are" be used interchangeably?

Yes, both "they're" and "they are" are grammatically correct, but "they're" is a shorter and more efficient option.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• "There" is an adverb and adjective used to indicate location.

• "Their" is a possessive determiner that shows ownership by a group.

• "They're" is a contraction of "they are" and can be used interchangeably in most cases.