Review

of the
past
topic:
There, Their,
and They’re
How should I use each of
them?
Topic 5 – October 8, 2021
At the end of the discussion, you are expected to:

1. explain the differences and uses of the words there, their, and they’re;

2. construct meaningful sentences using the words there, their, and

they’re; and

3. create a descriptive paragraph from a given topic and read it with

proper intonation and pronunciation.
Table of contents

01 02
Which is
Rules
There are rules in using
which?
Which there do I use? (or
there, their, and they’re. their or they’re)

03 04
Similarity Exercises
Why are there, their and
Sharpen your skills
they’re so similar?
Commonly confused words
 01
Rules for Using
There, Their, and They’re
Paying attention to the meaning and parts of speech of these three words, as well as common ways
they are used in sentences, will help prevent errors when using them in your writing.
Rule #1: There as a Noun

The word there is most commonly used as a noun. In this sense, it refers to a
particular place.

1. We jogged from way over there to the end of the block, then we sprinted
the rest of the way home.

2. The child took one look at the haunted house and shrieked, "I am never
stepping foot in there!“

3. My friend recently visited Ireland and loved it. I can’t wait to go there
next year.
Rule #2: There as an Adverb

The term there can also work as an adverb. In this sense, it is used to mean
the opposite of the word “here.”

1. Do you hear that dog barking over there?

2. May I please sit there?

3. The officer shouted, "Stop right there!"

Rule #3: There as an Adjective

The word there is sometimes used to modify a noun or pronoun, which

means that it functions as an adjective.

1. I’ll be there for you no matter what happens.

2. The tutor is there to help any time you need assistance.

3. Those girls there are the ones who called him a name.
Rule #4: There as a Pronoun

The word there may also be used as a pronoun to introduce a noun or a

phrase.

1. Is there a desk I can use to do my homework?”

2. There are too many people on this elevator.

3. Are there any granola bars in the pantry?

Rule #5: Their as a Possessive Adjective

The word their primarily works as a possessive adjective, to describe

something that belongs to more than one person. A noun typically follows
the word their.

1. We walked their dog for them while they were on vacation.

2. Their cars were parked on the street while they were having their
driveway repaved.

3. I offered to babysit their toddler, so they could go out on a date.

Rule #6: They’re is a Contraction

The word they’re is a contraction formed by combining the words they and
are/were. They’re should only be used in situations where the phrase “they
are” could be substituted without changing the meaning of the sentence.

1. They’re running late but should arrive soon.

2. Did you hear that they’re moving to California?

3. I don’t know if they’re planting a garden this year.

 02
Which There Do I Use?
(or Their or They’re)
To make sure you’re using the correct word in your writing, keep these tips in mind:
 THERE

Use the word there to refer to a particular place or to

indicate a general location. It can be a noun, pronoun,
adverb or adjective. It never shows possession.
 I thought I left my book in there.
 THEIR

The word their is always a possessive adjective. It is

used to express possession, meaning that it indicates
who something belongs to.
 I am looking forward to seeing their new
house.
 THEY’RE

To discuss what people or things are doing, use

they’re. The word they’re is always a contraction of
they and are/were.
 They’re moving on Sunday.
 03
Why Are There, Their and
They’re So Similar?
 SIMILARITIES

There, their and they’re are examples of homophones. Breaking

down the word homophone can help you understand its meaning.

Homo means "same," and phone means "sound." So, words that
are homophones will have the same sound. However, they are not
spelled the same and they have different meaning.
 SIMILARITIES
Look out for those confusing homophones!

When writing, make sure you slow down enough to pay close
attention to how you're spelling words in their context.

Remember, the spell check function on your computer may not

pick up on misused words like there, their and they’re. Even if
they are used in the wrong context, they are technically spelled
correctly.
SIMILARITIES | Homophones
 Summary

Study the differences and uses

of the words they’re, their, and
there.
 04
Exercises
Sharpen your skills!
Exercise 01: Complete the sentences.

1 ____ going to have to save ____ money wisely to afford that big house over ____.

2 Is that _____ dog over _____?

3 Let’s hope _____ learning ____ lesson this time around.

4 I am never going over _____ to _____ house again when _____ around.

5 I love that _____ always offering _____ love and support.

Exercise 02: Change the underlined word to make it right.

6 Their is, however, one way to save this policy.

7 They’re lots of ads that encourage you to buy things at stores or eat at restaurants.

8 You should meet my work friends; there a real blast.

9 They didn’t want to see all of they’re hard work go to waste.

10 This time, it’s about an alleged issue with subscribers - suddenly, their disappearing.
 FINAL ACTIVITY:

Create a short essay by constructing

descriptive sentences about the given
topic. Then, share with the class by
reading with proper intonation and
pronunciation. Use the words there, their,
and they’re in your sentences as much as
possible.
What are the new things you
have discovered about
yourself? Who are the people
behind that discovery you
have had?