What is the difference between Their and They're?

a2-pre-intermediate

Their

determiner

Definition

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

Examples

The students put [their] books away.

It is [their] house.

The birds built [their] nest in that tree.

They're

contraction

Definition

Contraction of 'they are'.

Examples

[They're] going to the cinema tonight.

I think [they're] very happy.

[They're] my best friends.

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: The children are playing with ___ toys.

their they're

Question 2: ___ going to the park after school.

their they're

Question 3: I can't believe ___ already leaving.

their they're

Question 4: Which sentence uses 'their' correctly?

Their going to be late. I have their phone number. Their is a chance of rain. Ask them if their coming.

Question 5: Which sentence uses 'they're' correctly?

The students lost they're books. They're house is on the corner. They're happy about the news. I like they're new car.

Question 6: The dogs are wagging ___ tails.

their they're

Question 7: Which word is a contraction for 'they are'?

their they're

Question 8: Which word shows that something belongs to a group of people?

their they're

Question 9: If you see them, tell them ___ looking for them.

their they're

Question 10: The guests have forgotten ___ coats.

their they're

Quiz Answers

Q1: their

Q2: they're

Q3: they're

Q4: I have their phone number.

Q5: They're happy about the news.

Q6: their

Q7: they're

Q8: their

Q9: they're

Q10: their

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