Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’re choosing between
Their,
There, and
They’re.
Remember:
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Their = shows ownership (like “their toys”)
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There = a place or to say something exists (“over there”, “there is”)
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They’re = short for “they are”
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1. “Look over ________!” he shouted.
→ This means “look in that direction.” So we use
there.
✔ Answer:
there
2. ________ a good football team.
→ This means “they are a good football team.” So we use
they’re.
✔ Answer:
They’re
3. Your lunch is over ________.
→ Again, this is about location — where your lunch is. Use
there.
✔ Answer:
there
4. ________ are too many players.
→ This means “they are too many players”? No — wait! Actually, this is saying “a group of people exist here” → so it’s
there (as in “there are…”).
✔ Answer:
There
5. ________ new cat is cranky.
→ Whose cat? The cat belongs to them →
their.
✔ Answer:
Their
6. ________ the best class in the school.
→ Means “they are the best class” →
they’re.
✔ Answer:
They’re
7. Place your keys just ________.
→ Location again — put them right *there*.
✔ Answer:
there
8. ________ teacher is so kind.
→ Whose teacher? Belongs to them →
their.
✔ Answer:
Their
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Final Answer:
1. there
2. They’re
3. there
4. There
5. Their
6. They’re
7. there
8. Their
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of there their and they re worksheet.
