Sure! Let’s solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct word —
they’re,
their, or
there — for each sentence.
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First, let’s review what each word means:
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They’re = contraction of “they are”
→ *Example: They’re going to the park.*
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Their = possessive — something that belongs to them
→ *Example: Their car is red.*
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There = a place, or used with “is/are”
→ *Example: There is a cat on the roof.*
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Now let’s go sentence by sentence:
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1. Nathan ate dinner at ___ house.
→ This refers to possession — whose house? Nathan’s? Or someone else’s? Since it’s “at ___ house,” we need to show ownership.
✔ Answer: their
*(Nathan ate dinner at their house.)*
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2. Imari said ___ coming over tonight.
→ This is short for “they are.”
✔ Answer: they’re
*(Imari said they’re coming over tonight.)*
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3. Olivia set up the computer over ___.
→ This refers to a place — “over there.”
✔ Answer: there
*(Olivia set up the computer over there.)*
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4. My friends cannot find ___ jackets.
→ Possession — the jackets belong to “my friends.”
✔ Answer: their
*(My friends cannot find their jackets.)*
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5. ___ are four squirrels in the yard.
→ This uses “there are” to indicate existence.
✔ Answer: There
*(There are four squirrels in the yard.)*
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6. ___ is an exciting movie playing tonight.
→ Again, “there is” to indicate existence.
✔ Answer: There
*(There is an exciting movie playing tonight.)*
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7. ___ always late!
→ This is short for “They are always late!”
✔ Answer: They’re
*(They’re always late!)*
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8. The house over ___ is made of stone.
→ Refers to a place — “over there.”
✔ Answer: there
*(The house over there is made of stone.)*
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9. You can have another cookie if ___ is one left.
→ “There is” — existence of a cookie.
✔ Answer: there
*(You can have another cookie if there is one left.)*
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10. Can you help me fix ___ computer?
→ Possession — whose computer? Probably “their” computer (belonging to someone).
✔ Answer: their
*(Can you help me fix their computer?)*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
their
2.
they’re
3.
there
4.
their
5.
There
6.
There
7.
They’re
8.
there
9.
there
10.
their
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💡 Tip for remembering:
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They’re =
They are → has an apostrophe like other contractions (can’t, don’t).
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Their =
Ownership → think “heir” — as in inheriting something.
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There =
Place → think “here” and “there” — both end in “ere”.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of homophones worksheet high school.