7th Section
Mechanics: Homophones – There / Their /
They’re
1.
There
Function: Adverb, pronoun, noun, or interjection.
Core meaning: Indicates a place (literal or figurative) or introduces
existence.
|
Use Case |
Explanation |
Example |
|
Place / location |
Answers "where?" |
The book is there on the table. |
|
Existence (There + be) |
Introduces something existing |
There are 12 eggs in the carton. |
|
Figurative / abstract |
Refers to a point in a process or
conversation |
I’ll stop you there before you
continue. |
|
As a pronoun |
With verbs like "seem,"
"appear" |
There seems to be a problem. |
Tip: If you can replace the word with here
or that place, use there.
2.
Their
Function: Possessive determiner (plural).
Core meaning: Belonging to them (more than one person, animal, or
thing).
|
Use Case |
Explanation |
Example |
|
Possession / ownership |
Shows something owned by a group |
The students submitted their
homework. |
|
Singular “their”
(informal/standard) |
Gender-neutral singular antecedent |
Someone left their umbrella here. |
Tip: If you can replace the word with our or my
(but for them), use their.
3.
They’re
Function: Contraction.
Core meaning: They are — the apostrophe replaces the letter a.
|
Use Case |
Explanation |
Example |
|
Subject + verb |
Describes an action or state of a
group |
They’re going to the cinema
tonight. |
|
Description |
Adjective after “are” |
I think they’re very talented. |
Tip: If you can replace the word with they are, use they’re.
Quick
Comparison Table
|
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Replace test |
|
There |
Adverb / pronoun |
Place / existence |
here or that place |
|
Their |
Possessive adjective |
Belongs to them |
our (but for them) |
|
They’re |
Contraction |
They are |
they are |
Examples
in Context
There
- Put the vase over there. (place)
- There are three reasons for this decision. (existence)
- We stopped there because the road was closed. (location)
Their
- The children forgot their lunches at home.
- The dogs wagged their tails excitedly.
- Each member brought their own ideas to the meeting. (singular
they)
They’re
- They’re moving to Texas next month.
- I heard they’re excellent chefs.
- If they’re late, we’ll start without them.
Part
B: Multiple Choice
1.
Which sentence is correct?
a) Their going to the park.
b) There going to the park.
c) They’re going to the park.
2.
Identify the correct usage:
The students left ____ backpacks in
the gym.
a) there
b) their
c) they’re
3.
_____ are several reasons for the delay.
a) Their
b) There
c) They’re
Answer
Key:
1-c, 2-b, 3-b
Part
C: Error Identification & Correction
1.
Their coming to dinner at 7 PM.
Correction: They’re coming to dinner at 7 PM.
2.
Put the chairs over their.
Correction: Put the chairs over there.
3.
There dog is very friendly.
Correction: Their dog is very friendly.
4.
I hope there not too tired.
Correction: I hope they’re not too tired.
5.
The workers finished there shifts early.
Correction: The workers finished their shifts early.
Part
D: Sentence Combining / Editing (Exam-style Paragraph)
Original
(error-filled):
The
team said their ready for the match. There bringing extra uniforms in case
someone forgets there own. Everyone needs to do there best. The coach reminded
them that there practicing hard all season, so they’re confidence should be
high.
Rewrite
correctly:
The
team said they’re ready for the match. They’re bringing extra uniforms in case
someone forgets their own. Everyone needs to do their best. The coach reminded
them that they’re practicing hard all season, so their confidence should be
high.
Mechanics:
Homophones – There / Their / They’re
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More Practice Questions
1.
_______ planning a surprise party for their teacher.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are planning.
2.
Please place the books over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Refers to location.
3.
The children forgot _______ jackets at school.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Shows possession.
4.
_______ is a beautiful garden behind the house.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Introduces existence.
5.
I think _______ going to win the game.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: C) they’re
Reason: Means they are.
6.
The players cleaned _______ uniforms after practice.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
7.
Look over _______ near the fountain.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Indicates place.
8.
_______ very excited about the trip.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are excited.
9.
The birds built _______ nests in the tree.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
10.
_______ are many stars visible tonight.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Shows existence.
11.
_______ waiting for us outside.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are waiting.
12.
The students presented _______ project.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Shows possession.
13.
Put your bag over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Refers to location.
14.
_______ is no milk left in the fridge.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Indicates existence.
15.
_______ preparing for the exam tomorrow.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are preparing.
16.
The teachers graded _______ papers quickly.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
17.
The restaurant is right over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Place.
18.
_______ happy with the final result.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are happy.
19.
The dogs wagged _______ tails.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
20.
_______ were ten people at the meeting.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Existence.
21.
_______ moving to another city soon.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are moving.
22.
The athletes packed _______ gear.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
23.
Sit over _______ by the window.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Location.
24.
_______ is a message for you.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Introduces existence.
25.
_______ always on time.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are.
26.
The children finished _______ homework.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
27.
Your shoes are over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Place.
28.
_______ going to arrive late.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are.
29.
The workers completed _______ shifts.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
30.
_______ is a spider on the wall.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Existence.
31.
_______ singing beautifully tonight.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are singing.
32.
The kids washed _______ hands.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
33.
Look over _______ at the rainbow.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Indicates place.
34.
_______ are too many mistakes here.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Existence.
35.
_______ learning quickly.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are learning.
36.
The artists displayed _______ paintings.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
37.
Put the chairs over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Location.
38.
_______ preparing lunch right now.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are preparing.
39.
The parents praised _______ children.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
40.
_______ was a loud noise outside.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Introduces existence.
41.
_______ not ready yet.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are not ready.
42.
The students sharpened _______ pencils.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
43.
The museum is over _______.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Refers to place.
44.
_______ are several books on the desk.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Existence.
45.
_______ coming back tomorrow.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are coming.
46.
The players collected _______ medals.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Ownership.
47.
Stand over _______ near the door.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: A) there
Reason: Indicates location.
48.
_______ excited for the concert.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: C) They’re
Reason: Means they are excited.
49.
The students submitted _______ forms.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
Answer: B) their
Reason: Possession.
50.
_______ is plenty of time left.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
Answer: A) There
Reason: Shows existence.
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