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Their, They're and There

Master their, they’re, and there. Use quick checks to choose the right word for possession, a place, or they are in 11 Plus English.

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Fascinating Fact:

Quick swap test: If you can replace the word with they are, use they’re. If you can replace it with our, use their.

In 11 Plus English, their, they’re, and there are common homophones. Learn the function of each word and use quick replacement checks to avoid easy mistakes in writing.

  • Their: A possessive determiner showing ownership, as in their coats.
  • They’re: A contraction of they are, as in they’re ready.
  • There: Usually shows place or existence, as in over there or there is.
How do I remember their, they’re, and there quickly?

Try swaps: if it means they are, choose they’re. If it shows ownership, choose their. If it’s place or existence, choose there.

Can “there” be used without referring to place?

Yes. “There” also marks existence, as in There is a problem. It doesn’t point to location in that sentence.

Is using they’re instead of their a serious error?

Yes. Examiners expect correct homophones. Confusing them can change meaning and lose marks for spelling and grammar accuracy.

1 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
It's ___ fault that they lost the game.
their
there
they're
they'r
The possessive adjective is required because it's someone's fault: the fault 'belongs' to someone
2 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
He put his books ___ - in the corner.
there
they're
their
thare
The adverb is required because the place where something was put is stated
3 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
___ always late for school.
Their
There
Thay're
They're
Who is late for school is stated, so you need they're
4 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Have you seen ___ new house?
there
their
they're
thier
The possessive adjective is required because the sentence asks about someone's new house
5 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
___ dog has destroyed our flower bed.
There
Their're
Their
They're
The possessive adjective is required because the sentence makes a statement about someone's dog
6 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
He put it ___, but now it's gone!
they're
there
their
thuir
The adverb is required because you are stating the place where he put something
7 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
___ very sad and upset about it.
There're
Their're
Thay're
They're
You are stating who is very sad and upset, so you need they're
8 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Put it up ___ .
thar're
they're
there
their
The adverb is required because you are stating a place where something must be placed
9 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
I think that they are wonderful people: ___ so kind and helpful.
they're
their
there
th're
The sentence states who is so kind and helpful, so you need they're
10 .
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
___ methods are very effective.
Their
Thier
There
They're
The possessive adjective is required because the sentence states how effective someone's methods are
Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)

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