You're working on a grammar worksheet that teaches the correct use of
“Their,” “They’re,” and
“There.” These are homophones — words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Here’s what each word means:
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Their → possessive pronoun (shows ownership).
*Example: Their toys are on the floor.*
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They’re → contraction of “they are.”
*Example: They’re going to the park.*
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There → indicates a place or location.
*Example: The book is over there.*
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Now, let’s solve each sentence one by one with explanations:
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1. Put your shoes over ________.
✔ Answer: there
→ You’re pointing to a *place* where the shoes should go.
*“Over there” = in that location.*
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2. ________ going camping.
✔ Answer: They’re
→ This is short for “They are going camping.” It describes an action being done by people.
*(Picture shows kids camping — so “they” are the campers.)*
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3. The red car is over ________.
✔ Answer: there
→ Again, indicating a *location*. The car is in that place.
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4. The students wear ______ soccer uniforms.
✔ Answer: their
→ The uniforms belong to the students. Possession!
*“Their uniforms” = the uniforms belonging to them.*
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5. I always wondered what was in ________.
✔ Answer: there
→ Refers to a place (“in that place”).
*(This might be tricky — it’s not “their” because nothing is owned here; it’s about location.)*
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6. ________ going to a musical class.
✔ Answer: They’re
→ Short for “They are going…” — describing an action.
*(Picture shows instruments — likely students going to class.)*
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7. I did not know ______ was milk in the fridge.
✔ Answer: there
→ This is the existential “there” — meaning “existence in a place.”
*“There was milk” = Milk existed in the fridge.*
*(Not “their” — no ownership; not “they’re” — no action by people.)*
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8. ________ playing in a playground.
✔ Answer: They’re
→ Short for “They are playing…” — describing an action.
*(Picture shows two girls playing — so “they” are the players.)*
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9. I am ________ friend.
✔ Answer: their
→ You are the friend *of them*. Possession again.
*“I am their friend” = I belong to their group of friends.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
there
2.
They’re
3.
there
4.
their
5.
there
6.
They’re
7.
there
8.
They’re
9.
their
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Tip for Remembering:
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Their =
THey own it →
THeir = possession
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They’re =
THey + are →
THey’re = contraction
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There =
THat place →
THere = location
Hope this helps you master these tricky words! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homophones there their they re worksheet.