Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the right word:
their,
they’re, or
there.
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1. Is this ______ idea of a joke?
We need to show possession — whose idea? “Their” means belonging to them.
✔ Correct answer:
A. their
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2. I called Joe and Andy. ______ not coming.
This is short for “they are not coming.” So we need the contraction “they’re”.
✔ Correct answer:
B. they’re
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3. These apples are great. ______ flavor is wonderful.
Again, we’re talking about the apples’ flavor — so it belongs to them → “their”.
✔ Correct answer:
A. their
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4. I don’t like to go ______. It’s so expensive.
This is talking about a place — “go there”.
✔ Correct answer:
C. there
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5. I really appreciate ______ efforts.
Whose efforts? The people we’re talking about → “their efforts”.
✔ Correct answer:
A. their
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6. These are my dogs. ______ my best friends.
Short for “They are my best friends” → “they’re”.
✔ Correct answer:
B. they’re
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7. I am trying to check on the weather ______.
Talking about location — where? “Weather there” (like in another city).
✔ Correct answer:
C. there
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Final Answer:
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easily confused words worksheet.
