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To solve this worksheet, we need to look at each sentence and decide which word fits best: there, their, or they're.

Here is a quick guide to help you choose:
* There: Refers to a place (like "over there") or existence (like "there is"). You can often see the word "here" inside it.
* Their: Shows ownership. It means something belongs to them (like "their house"). You can see the word "heir" inside it.
* They're: This is short for "they are." If you can replace the word with "they are" and the sentence still makes sense, this is the right choice.

Let's go through the sentences one by one:

1. *The library book is over \_\_\_\_.*
The word "over" points to a location. We use there for places.
2. *Cats use \_\_\_\_ tongues to groom themselves.*
The tongues belong to the cats. Since it shows ownership, we use their.
3. *Did they forget \_\_\_\_ lunches at home?*
The lunches belong to "they." This shows ownership, so we use their.
4. *The students handed in \_\_\_\_ best work.*
The work belongs to the students. This shows ownership, so we use their.
5. *This is a day \_\_\_\_ not going to forget.*
Let's try replacing the blank with "they are": "This is a day *they are* not going to forget." It makes perfect sense. So, we use they're.
6. *It's too far, so we don't go \_\_\_\_ anymore.*
This refers to a place/distance. We use there.
7. *Jaron and Marie hung \_\_\_\_ coats in their lockers.*
The coats belong to Jaron and Marie. This shows ownership, so we use their.
8. *\_\_\_\_ are always enough snacks for everyone.*
This sentence is saying that snacks exist. When we say something exists, we start with "There are." So, we use There.
9. *The teacher hung \_\_\_\_ art on the bulletin board.*
The art belongs to the teacher (singular). Wait, looking closely at the context of these worksheets, usually "their" is used for plural ownership, but sometimes singular "their" is used. However, looking at sentence 7, it used "their" for two people. Sentence 9 says "The teacher hung [blank] art". If the teacher is one person, strictly it should be "his/her", but in these grammar tests, if the subject was plural like "The teachers", it would be "their". Let's re-read carefully. Ah, sentence 9 says "The teacher hung they're art" in the original text? No, the image has blanks or incorrect words to fix. Actually, looking at the pattern, sentence 9 likely implies the art belongs to the students or multiple people if the subject was plural, but here the subject is "The teacher". Let's look at the options again. Is it possible the sentence meant "The teachers"? Or perhaps the art belongs to "them" (the students)? Let's look at standard usage. Often in these tests, if the possessor is singular, it might be a trick, OR it refers to a group previously mentioned. However, looking at sentence 10, "You'll find the glue and scissors in their..." implies belonging to a group. Let's look at sentence 9 again. "The teacher hung \_\_\_\_ art". If I assume the standard "there/their/they're" distinction, "their" is the only possessive option. Even if "teacher" is singular, modern grammar accepts singular "their", or perhaps it's a typo for "teachers". Given the other questions, their is the intended answer for possession.
*Self-Correction*: Let's look really closely at the image text for #9. It says "The teacher hung they're art...". The student needs to correct it. The art belongs to someone. If it belongs to the teacher, it's "her/his". If it belongs to the class, it's "their". In the context of "Common Core" worksheets, they often test "their" as the possessive form. Let's assume the question implies the art belongs to the students (implied 'them') or uses singular 'their'. The most likely grammatical target here is their.
10. *You'll find the glue and scissors in \_\_\_\_.*
This refers to a place/location (in that spot). We use there.
11. *Their bus stops \_\_\_\_ in the morning.*
This refers to a location where the bus stops. We use there.
12. *\_\_\_\_ going to sing in the talent show.*
Replace with "they are": "*They are* going to sing..." It works. So, we use They're.
13. *\_\_\_\_ may be a snow day tomorrow.*
This talks about the existence of a possibility. "There may be..." is the correct phrase. So, we use There.
14. *They studied hard and did well on \_\_\_\_ test.*
The test belongs to "they". This shows ownership, so we use their.
15. *The girls put their soccer balls away after gym class.*
This sentence is already correct! "Their" shows the balls belong to the girls. So, the answer is their (confirming the existing word is right).
16. *It is a one-mile ride from here to \_\_\_\_.*
"From here to..." indicates a destination or place. We use there.
17. *Ask your friends if \_\_\_\_ ready to begin.*
Replace with "they are": "...if *they are* ready to begin." It works. So, we use they're.
18. *\_\_\_\_ is room in the car for one more person.*
This talks about existence/space. "There is room..." is the correct phrase. So, we use There.
19. *The boys left \_\_\_\_ jackets at school.*
The jackets belong to the boys. This shows ownership, so we use their.
20. *\_\_\_\_ often late for Little League practice.*
Replace with "they are": "*They are* often late..." It works. So, we use They're.

Final Answer:
1. there
2. their
3. their
4. their
5. they're
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11. there
12. They're
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18. There
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20. They're