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Confusing Contractions — They're, Their, There & You're, Your

Students fill in the correct word — they're/their/there or you're/your — using sentence context as their guide. Both homophone pairs are covered in one collection so students can compare and contrast all five words. Context-rich sentences make guessing impossible.
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Prerequisites
It's vs Its6 WS
The dog wagged ___ tail. (it's / its)

Practice Questions

  1. 🎉 ? going to love this surprise! (they're / their / there)
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    They're

  2. 🎒 Don't forget ? backpacks. (they're / their / there)
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    their

  3. 🏠 Put the box over ?. (they're / their / there)
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    there

  4. 🌟 ? doing a great job! (you're / your)
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    You're

Quick Tip
they're = they are  |  their = belonging to them  |  there = place/idea
you're = you are  |  your = belonging to you
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Teaching Notes

Teach each pair separately before mixing. For they're/their/there: substitute 'they are' — if it fits, use they're. For you're/your: substitute 'you are' — if it fits, use you're.

Vocabulary
they're: Contraction for 'they are'.
their: Shows possession; belonging to them.
there: Indicates a place or existence.
Common Mistakes
  • Writing 'there' for 'their' possession
  • Writing 'your' when 'you are' is meant
Differentiation
SupportColour-code the five words on a card: contractions in blue, possessives in green, place word in orange. Keep visible while working.
ChallengeWrite two sentences for each of the five words (10 sentences total).
Extension Activities
  • Identify correct word in sentences.
  • Write sentences using the words.
  • Create a dialogue using the words.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to say sentences using 'their', 'there', and 'they're'.

Learning Path
Skill Level

intermediate

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
They their thereYou your