What is the difference between There and They're?

a2-pre-intermediate

There

adverb

Definition

In, at, or to that place or position.

Examples

We will meet [there] tomorrow.

[There] are many books on the shelf.

Look over [there]!

They're

contraction

Definition

Contraction of 'they are'.

Examples

[They're] building a new bridge.

Don't worry, [they're] on their way.

[They're] the best team in the league.

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: Look! ___ flying a kite.

There They're

Question 2: Could you put the groceries over ___?

there they're

Question 3: ___ are many reasons to be optimistic.

There They're

Question 4: Which sentence uses 'there' correctly?

There going to the concert. Is there any milk left? I think there ready to go. There dog is barking.

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

Put the books on the shelf over they're. They're is a mouse in the house. They're studying for their exams. I can't find my keys; I must have left them they're.

Question 6: I heard ___ planning a surprise party.

there they're

Question 7: We can sit right ___ in the front row.

there they're

Question 8: Which word can be used to indicate the existence of something?

There They're

Question 9: Which word is a shortened form of 'they are'?

There They're

Question 10: I think ___ the best team this season.

there they're

Quiz Answers

Q1: They're

Q2: there

Q3: There

Q4: Is there any milk left?

Q5: They're studying for their exams.

Q6: they're

Q7: there

Q8: There

Q9: They're

Q10: they're

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