What is the difference between Your and You're?

Your

pronoun

Definition

Belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

Examples

What is [your] name?

Is this [your] book?

[Your] house is beautiful.

You're

contraction

Definition

Contraction of 'you are'.

Examples

[You're] going to be late.

I think [you're] right.

When [you're] ready, we can leave.

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: Is this ___ coat?

your you're

Question 2: ___ welcome to join us.

your you're

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'your' correctly?

Your going to the store. Is that your car? Your my best friend. I like your new haircut.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'you're'?

Possessive form of you Contraction of you are A type of your A formal way of saying you

Question 5: I think ___ going to be a great success.

your you're

Question 6: Please don't forget ___ keys.

your you're

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

Your the best! You're dog is very cute. You're going to love this place. Can I borrow you're pen?

Question 8: What is ___ favorite movie?

your you're

Question 9: If ___ ready, we can leave now.

your you're

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'your'?

A contraction for 'you are' Indicates possession A formal greeting An action word

Quiz Answers

Q1: your

Q2: you're

Q3: I like your new haircut.

Q4: Contraction of you are

Q5: you're

Q6: your

Q7: You're going to love this place.

Q8: your

Q9: you're

Q10: Indicates possession

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