Tuesday, June 26, 2012

There, Their, and They're and their rightful uses

It seems like a lot of people have trouble with these three words these days and when to use them in the right context. I see them in the wrong places all the time and honestly, it looks pretty bad. Here's a simple explanation of the three and their usage:

There is often used to explain 'where'. For example, "She's over there", "I will be there soon", "Now, there's a nice quiet place to relax." Just remember...where? There

Their implies ownership. For example, "Where's their car?" "Wow, their home is huge!" "I think that's their dog wandering off." Whenever your using it to explain ownership of something, use their.

And finally, They're. They're is actually two words: They are. Examples of this would be: "I think they're over there." "They're a really friendly group of guys." "They're tired from the hike." If you separate the words in each sentence, it makes perfect sense. This word is more associated with a multiple of people and what they are doing. 

I hope this short lesson helps you understand the difference a little more and their rightful usage! :)

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