There, Their, They’re
Same Sound, Different Meaning!
Learn the rule, compare examples, avoid mistakes, and practice with a quiz.
There
There is used for a place or to say something exists.
- There is a book on the table.
- There are many students.
- Put the bag over there.
Think: There = place / exists
Their
Their shows ownership. It tells us something belongs to people.
- Their house is big.
- Their teacher is kind.
- Their books are new.
Think: Their = belongs to them
They’re
They’re is the short form of they are.
- They’re happy.
- They’re playing football.
- They’re my friends.
Think: They’re = they are
Quick Comparison
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| There | Place / exists | There is a cat. |
| Their | Ownership | Their cat is cute. |
| They’re | They are | They’re cute. |
Memory Trick: If you can say “they are”, use they’re. If it belongs to them, use their. If it means place or exists, use there.
Common Mistakes
| Wrong | Correct | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Their are two books. | There are two books. | We are saying something exists. |
| There dog is small. | Their dog is small. | The dog belongs to them. |
| Their happy today. | They’re happy today. | It means “they are”. |