NAME_______________________________________ DATE__________

LEARNING ABOUT…
YOUR AND YOU’RE

People often make mistakes with the words your and you’re. This unit
will help you practice using these words correctly.

" Your is used to show possession.

EXAMPLE: Your dress is very pretty.

" You’re is a contraction for you are.

EXAMPLE: You’re late for class.

Practice using your and you’re in each of the following sentences. Use
the examples to help you.

1. ____________________________ pencil is on the floor.

2. ____________________________ the third person in line.

3. Where is ____________________________ new puppy?

4. Do you dream when _____________________________ asleep?

5. How many people are in __________________________ family?

6. ________________________ going to clean your room.

7. Is ______________________________ class upstairs?

8. ______________________________ in Mrs. Taylor’s class.

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YOUR AND YOU’RE

PRACTICE 1

READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. COMPLETE THE

SENTENCES USING YOUR OR YOU’RE. PLEASE WRITE NEATLY.

1. __________________________ going to need new shoes soon.

2. Has ________________________ bike been repaired?

3. I saw ________________________ new car.

4. I hope ______________________going to be in my class.

5. When ______________________ finished, please turn in your paper.

6. There are too many toys in ________________________ room.

7. Where are _____________________________ tennis shoes?

8. Are these ____________________________ friends?

9. ___________________________ almost finished with this class.

10. Please talk to ______________________ parents about that.

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YOUR AND YOU’RE

PRACTICE 2

READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. COMPLETE THE

SENTENCES USING YOUR OR YOU’RE. PLEASE WRITE NEATLY.

1. ______________________________ doing a great job.

2. ______________________________ in the third grade.

3. Have you seen ________________________ report card?

4. _______________________________ on the Honor Roll.

5. ____________________________ grades are excellent.

6. Did you tell them about ___________________ grades?

7. _______________________ writing has greatly improved.

8. ________________________ going to love Camp Sunshine.

9. Are ________________________ parents taking you to camp?

10. I like __________________________ new swimsuit.

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YOUR AND YOU’RE

PRACTICE 3

READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. CIRCLE YOUR

OR YOU’RE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

1. (Your, You’re) a very good dancer.

2. I am proud of (your, you’re) award.

3. I am looking forward to (your, you’re) visit this summer.

4. Is Angela (your, you’re) cousin?

5. We are thrilled to meet (your, you’re) new kitten.

6. When (your, you’re) at the mall, go visit the new toy store.

7. (Your, You’re) working very hard to learn the multiplication facts.

8. (Your, You’re) such a pleasure to teach.

9. (Your, You’re) going to be invited to the party.

10. Can we swim at (your, you’re) party?

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LET’S TAKE A TEST!

CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE CORRECT WORD.

1. Is ________ Aunt Gloria living in Kansas now?

a. your b. you’re

2. _________ being promoted to the fifth grade.

a. Your b. You’re

3. Shelly is riding ____________ new bicycle.

a. your b. you’re

4. We’ll be arriving at ___________ house at six o’clock.

a. your b. you’re

5. ___________ a very good friend.

a. your b. you’re

6. _______________ finished with this test.

a. Your b. You’re

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