Let’s go step by step to fill in each blank with the correct word:
their,
they’re, or
there.
Remember:
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their = belongs to them (possessive)
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they’re = they are (contraction)
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there = a place, or “put it there” (location)
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1. It is ___ turn to play.
→ We’re talking about whose turn it is → belongs to them →
their
2. ___ are many people at the dance tonight.
→ This means “They are many people...” but that doesn’t make sense. Actually, we mean “There are many people...” → location/existence →
There
3. ___ my two best friends.
→ Means “They are my two best friends.” → contraction of “they are” →
They’re
4. We asked them to put ___ coat on the hooks.
→ The coat belongs to them → possessive →
their
5. ___ is a cat in the backyard.
→ Again, this is about existence/location → “There is a cat...” →
There
6. Place the bowl ___, by the sink.
→ Telling someone where to put it → location →
there
7. I asked them if ___ comfortable.
→ Means “if they are comfortable” → contraction →
they’re
8. ___ boots were all wet.
→ Boots belong to them → possessive →
Their
9. ___ the best at what they do.
→ Means “They are the best...” → contraction →
They’re
10. Will ___ be anything else?
→ Asking if something will exist/happen → “Will there be...” →
there
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Final Answer:
1. their
2. There
3. They’re
4. their
5. There
6. there
7. they’re
8. Their
9. They’re
10. there
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of contractions worksheet 2nd grade.