There, their, they're and more...
To whom it may concern... please learn it, live it, love it... that is all 
English Their, There, They're
What's the difference between their, there, and they're? They're really not that complicated; once you understand their differences there shouldn't be any more confusion.
Their
Their is the third person plural possessive adjective, used to describe something as belong to them. Their is nearly always followed by a noun.
Where is their car?
Are these their pens?
Their books are on the table.
This is their room and this is ours.
What happened to their dog?
Their being here is causing some problems.
There
There has several different uses.
1. Adverb that means the opposite of "here"
He's over there.
Stop right there.
Do you want to sit here or there?
2. Pronoun that introduces a noun or clause.
There is something strange going on.
Is there a phone?
3. Adjective that emphasizes which person.
That guy there seems to be in trouble.
Those there look good.
4. Noun that means "that place."
From there, we drove to Boston.
I'm not going in there!
They're
They're is the contraction of "they are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
They're going to be late.
Is that what they're saying?
I think they're lying.
If they're ready, we can go.
I can't believe they're not here yet!
When they're older, they'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between their, there, and they're occurs because the three words are pronounced in very similar ways.
If the word means "belonging to them," use their. If you're able to replace the word with "they are," use they're. Otherwise, there is only one correct answer: there.
BONUS!
English Your vs You're
What's the difference between your and you're? Your presence on this page means you're about to find out.
Your
Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is nearly always followed by a noun.
What is your name?
Is this your pen?
Your book is on the table.
This is your chair and this is mine.
What happened to your dog?
Your being here is causing some problems.
You're
You're is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
You're going to be late.
Is that what you're wearing?
I think you're lying.
If you're ready, we can go.
I can't believe you're a doctor!
When you're my age, you'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between your and you're occurs because the two words are pronounced pretty much the same.
The ironclad rule - no exceptions - is that if you're able to replace the word with "you are," you're saying you're. Otherwise, your only choice is your.
English Their, There, They're
What's the difference between their, there, and they're? They're really not that complicated; once you understand their differences there shouldn't be any more confusion.
Their
Their is the third person plural possessive adjective, used to describe something as belong to them. Their is nearly always followed by a noun.
Where is their car?
Are these their pens?
Their books are on the table.
This is their room and this is ours.
What happened to their dog?
Their being here is causing some problems.
There
There has several different uses.
1. Adverb that means the opposite of "here"
He's over there.
Stop right there.
Do you want to sit here or there?
2. Pronoun that introduces a noun or clause.
There is something strange going on.
Is there a phone?
3. Adjective that emphasizes which person.
That guy there seems to be in trouble.
Those there look good.
4. Noun that means "that place."
From there, we drove to Boston.
I'm not going in there!
They're
They're is the contraction of "they are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
They're going to be late.
Is that what they're saying?
I think they're lying.
If they're ready, we can go.
I can't believe they're not here yet!
When they're older, they'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between their, there, and they're occurs because the three words are pronounced in very similar ways.
If the word means "belonging to them," use their. If you're able to replace the word with "they are," use they're. Otherwise, there is only one correct answer: there.
BONUS!
English Your vs You're
What's the difference between your and you're? Your presence on this page means you're about to find out.
Your
Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is nearly always followed by a noun.
What is your name?
Is this your pen?
Your book is on the table.
This is your chair and this is mine.
What happened to your dog?
Your being here is causing some problems.
You're
You're is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
You're going to be late.
Is that what you're wearing?
I think you're lying.
If you're ready, we can go.
I can't believe you're a doctor!
When you're my age, you'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between your and you're occurs because the two words are pronounced pretty much the same.
The ironclad rule - no exceptions - is that if you're able to replace the word with "you are," you're saying you're. Otherwise, your only choice is your.
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THANK YOU! I have a lot that I could add, but I'm gonna keep my mouth shut. MY PET PEEVE!!!!:grumble:0
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Preach it! lol0
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Thank you ... thank you ... and thank you again!
It kills me to read some of these common mistakes - and sadly, not just on message boards, but supposedly professional (edited) works as well0 -
Love it! That drives me crazy! :noway:0
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My bigger pet peeve is the trend of using " 's " instead of just "s" to make something plural.0
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Nice post. :-)0
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It's great laughing at people who aren't as clever as you, isn't it?0
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That they're were a darn good posting of them words and how they is used in them sentences and stuff. There aughta' be more folks when there talking use them words in such a way that there isn't misunderstanded.
Not good grammar really passes me off it do.0 -
ITS not ALOT its A LOT is my big one0
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There are probably a million reasons people are not the greatest at spelling. Maybe they dropped out of school because their parents were drunks and didn't support them. Maybe they had a learning disability and found english difficult. Do you really think your post is going to change that if 12 years of english classes didn't help. And now on their journey to better their health, they have to worry about someone picking on their spelling? Maybe now, they will think twice before posting a question because of your pet peeve. If you can read what they wrote and understand it, don't worry it. I find it hard to believe you can not understand what they are saying because they use their instead of there. Be supportive.0
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Here's a funny one (actually has a facebook page):
Let's eat grandma.
Let's eat, grandma.
Punctuation saves lives.0 -
There are probably a million reasons people are not the greatest at spelling. Maybe they dropped out of school because their parents were drunks and didn't support them. Maybe they had a learning disability and found english difficult. Do you really think your post is going to change that if 12 years of english classes didn't help. And now on their journey to better their health, they have to worry about someone picking on their spelling? Maybe now, they will think twice before posting a question because of your pet peeve. If you can read what they wrote and understand it, don't worry it. I find it hard to believe you can not understand what they are saying because they use their instead of there. Be supportive.
^absolutely right. Grammar trolls and pseudo-elitists spoil the internet.0 -
I could care less, does it really matter? I am sorry but only God could make me perfect and he did not.0
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There are probably a million reasons people are not the greatest at spelling. Maybe they dropped out of school because their parents were drunks and didn't support them. Maybe they had a learning disability and found english difficult. Do you really think your post is going to change that if 12 years of english classes didn't help. And now on their journey to better their health, they have to worry abuout someone picking on their spelling? Maybe now, they will think twice before posting a question because of your pet peeve. If you can read what they wrote and understand it, don't worry it. I find it hard to believe you can not understand what they are saying because they use their instead of there. Be supportive.
^absolutely right. Grammar trolls and pseudo-elitists spoil the internet.
Plus, little bitty tiny insignificant things like miss-spelling doesn't bother me. Things like triple taxation, tornados, expensive car repairs, and elitists bother me.
But most importantly, I DON'T CARE!0 -
the their there and theyre thing drives me crazy.0
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There are probably a million reasons people are not the greatest at spelling. Maybe they dropped out of school because their parents were drunks and didn't support them. Maybe they had a learning disability and found english difficult. Do you really think your post is going to change that if 12 years of english classes didn't help. And now on their journey to better their health, they have to worry about someone picking on their spelling? Maybe now, they will think twice before posting a question because of your pet peeve. If you can read what they wrote and understand it, don't worry it. I find it hard to believe you can not understand what they are saying because they use their instead of there. Be supportive.
^absolutely right. Grammar trolls and pseudo-elitists spoil the internet.
FYI..."English" needed to be capitalized...just so you know. LOL All in joking!! It is a pet peeve of mine too but more with fb friends than on hear. Kidding..."here".0 -
To whom it may concern... please learn it, live it, love it... that is all
English Their, There, They're
What's the difference between their, there, and they're? They're really not that complicated; once you understand their differences there shouldn't be any more confusion.
Their
Their is the third person plural possessive adjective, used to describe something as belong to them. Their is nearly always followed by a noun.
Where is their car?
Are these their pens?
Their books are on the table.
This is their room and this is ours.
What happened to their dog?
Their being here is causing some problems.
There
There has several different uses.
1. Adverb that means the opposite of "here"
He's over there.
Stop right there.
Do you want to sit here or there?
2. Pronoun that introduces a noun or clause.
There is something strange going on.
Is there a phone?
3. Adjective that emphasizes which person.
That guy there seems to be in trouble.
Those there look good.
4. Noun that means "that place."
From there, we drove to Boston.
I'm not going in there!
They're
They're is the contraction of "they are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
They're going to be late.
Is that what they're saying?
I think they're lying.
If they're ready, we can go.
I can't believe they're not here yet!
When they're older, they'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between their, there, and they're occurs because the three words are pronounced in very similar ways.
If the word means "belonging to them," use their. If you're able to replace the word with "they are," use they're. Otherwise, there is only one correct answer: there.
BONUS!
English Your vs You're
What's the difference between your and you're? Your presence on this page means you're about to find out.
Your
Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is nearly always followed by a noun.
What is your name?
Is this your pen?
Your book is on the table.
This is your chair and this is mine.
What happened to your dog?
Your being here is causing some problems.
You're
You're is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
You're going to be late.
Is that what you're wearing?
I think you're lying.
If you're ready, we can go.
I can't believe you're a doctor!
When you're my age, you'll understand.
The Bottom Line
The confusion between your and you're occurs because the two words are pronounced pretty much the same.
The ironclad rule - no exceptions - is that if you're able to replace the word with "you are," you're saying you're. Otherwise, your only choice is your.
bwahahaha LOVE! I need to post this on Facebook.0 -
Not to forget to two and too as well as it's and its
Funny thing is I know the difference between all of these and couldn't care less
Actually I amliving in a land where the majority of persons speak 4 languages and at least 2 of them fluently
I struggle a but more with my own language (sae) as I learn theirs (dutch, french, German) thus I have to give up caring about there their or they're0 -
Totally awesome post! Thanks, may just steal it and post to Facebook!0
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re-reading what I wrote last night I should correct my ipod typos but meh- you understand my point I suppose (btw we used to have to spell the various toos, theres, its, yours during a spelling test in third grade- teacher would read definition and we would have to write the word- it's a good way to drill the theirs into your head :-) )0
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Ahhhh also my pet hate! Nicely addressed Mr Chuck!0
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There are probably a million reasons people are not the greatest at spelling. Maybe they dropped out of school because their parents were drunks and didn't support them. Maybe they had a learning disability and found english difficult. Do you really think your post is going to change that if 12 years of english classes didn't help. And now on their journey to better their health, they have to worry about someone picking on their spelling? Maybe now, they will think twice before posting a question because of your pet peeve. If you can read what they wrote and understand it, don't worry it. I find it hard to believe you can not understand what they are saying because they use their instead of there. Be supportive.
I agree with you!0 -
And it's not "undoubtably", which isn't a word, it is "undoubtedly".0
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Now right their is some good advice!!0
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That's an awesome explanation -- but why post it? Who cares if someone doesn't use the correct form in a blog or a forum post?? Don't get me wrong -- I love grammar -- my fave class in college was English Grammar -- where all we did was break down sentences to their various parts. (subject, verb....ok probably lame).
But people on here are already self conscious -- why point out their mistakes with grammar as well?
Seriously though -- very informative post 0 -
Because knowing is half the battle. GO JOE!That's an awesome explanation -- but why post it?0 -
I care because the erosion of correct spelling and grammar is a sad, sad commentary on our society and saying "Eh, it's just a blog...who cares?" will just lead to the attitude that it doesn't matter ANYWHERE! I have friends that work in the college setting (either as instructors or in student affairs) and they said that year by year, the spelling, grammar, and punctuation on application essays, classwork, and scholarship applications is in full-decline. Then, students whine when they're marked down for the errors.
Sorry, I teach Language Arts to 6th graders and it's horrible to see how people just don't give a damn about writing properly.0 -
What I always believe...First impressions can be overcome, but what comes out of your mouth leaves an indelible mark.
...and this is coming from someone who still feels dirty typing "lol".0 -
What I always believe...First impressions can be overcome, but what comes out of your mouth leaves an indelible mark.
...and this is coming from someone who still feels dirty typing "lol".
Serious, Jester...how did it take us so long to find each other??
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LOL love this0
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