When to Use

How to Test

Youre

When describing someone

else

Replace youre with you

are

Your

When talking about

ownership of something

Replace your with my

Examples:
Youre:
1. Youre my best friend.
Test: You are my best friend.
(Correct!)
2. I like youre backpack.
Test: I like you are backpack.
(Incorrect.)
Your:
1. Your hair is so cool.
Test: My hair is so cool.
(Correct!)
2. Your going to meet me at 6 p.m.
Test: My going to meet me at 6 p.m.
(Incorrect.)