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English is quite complex, for example with its usage there, their and ’theyre. Most native English speakers pronounce them the same way (these are called homophones); therefore, it is difficult for some people to define their writing. Each rewrite is a completely different word, and it is important to communicate clearly and accurately in written correspondence, Academic writing and business transaction.

Steps

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   Use there when it comes to place. The place here can be specific ("over there by the building") or abstract ("it must be difficult to live there").

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   There is also used with the verb "to be". There goes with "to be" (be, is, am, are, was, were) to indicate the existence of something, or to refer to something for the first time.
   • There is an antique store on Camden Avenue.
   • There are many documents that are used in investigations.
   • There is a picnic area over here, and a monster and a campground across the river.
   • "I see there are new flowers coming up in your garden. "" Yes, they are the ones my grandmother gave me last year. "

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   Use their to come to own. This is an possessive adjective and indicates that a particular noun belongs add.
   • My friends have lost their tickets.
   • Their things were strewn about the office haphazardly.

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   Remember ’theyre is a shortened form of they and are. It is used only as the subject (who or what does the action) and the verb (the action itself), cannot be the object.
   • They’re my best friends.
   • I would go to the movies, but ’theyre already waiting for me.
5. Check it out for yourself. As you use any of these three words, make it a habit to ask yourself these questions, but keep in mind that they are not always true in all cases:
   • If you write there, will that sentence still make sense if you replace it with here? If yes, you are on correct use.
   • If you choose their, will that sentence still make sense if you replace it with our? If so, you have chosen the correct word.
   • If you use ’theyreDoes that sentence still make sense if you replace it with they are? If so, you wrote it correctly!

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   Identify false examples and learn from them. By examining other people's writing with critical perspective, especially helping them check and revise, you can become familiar with the correct usage and practice it yourself.
   • Wrong: Their is no one here.
   • Sai: Shelley wants to know if there busy.
   • Sai: The dogs are happily chewing on ’theyre bones.
   • RIGHT: I can believe believe they’re leaving their children there, alone!

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   Practice, practice, practice! Ask your English teacher or your friend to say a few sentences out loud that contain one of the words above and make a note of which word they are using. Look for grammar exercises on the internet. Hire a private English tutor if you still can't distinguish. advertisement

Advice

• Another tip: "there" contains "here" to remind you of a place, while "their" contains "heir" reminding you that it refers to possession.
• Imagine this: you see your neighbor standing outside their house, collecting trash they accidentally spilled onto the ground. You point at them and say to your friend: "Look over there , ’theyre picking up their rubbish "
• Turn off the auto-correct feature in the word. People tend to be lazy and forget about special rules when computers automatically use errors like those listed above.
• Remember there, their, and they’re follow the following rules:
  • there: from here in there therefore use there is the word for place.
  • their: word he in their therefore use their is a human word.
  • they’re: yes ’ in ’theyre therefore ’theyre like they are. Instead of saying they’re, please say they are to see if it means or not.
• Write full short words. Instead of, replace metal equal cannot, you’re equal you are, and ’theyre equal they are. This way, you will get to know the error yourself if you make it while writing.
  • The students misplaced They’re books would be: The students misplaced they are books.
    • Here, the second sentence has no meaning; hence, it is a misuse.
• If you have "there is" or "there are" then always "there" - never say "they’re is" or "they’re are" or "their is" or "their are".
• If you just ruled out "they’re" or "their" as the wrong form, then "there" is the word you should choose!
• If you are unsure if "their" is used correctly, try replacing it with "my" —the substitute would make sense. Example: Their house is purple. If you replace "their" with "my" the sentence will mean: My house is purple. So, you know you're using "their" correctly.
• Learning how to spell correctly can help you do well in school, get a good job, and become a contributor to wikiHow articles.