One of the most common spelling/grammar mistakes among high school sophomores -- and others -- is using the wrong form of there, their or they're. These three distinct words sound alike when spoken aloud (we call them homophones) hence the confusion.
A quick reminder: they're is a contraction for they are. Do not use this form unless you can substitute they are. Their is a plural possessive pronoun showing ownership. There is a demonstrative pronoun referring to a physical or metaphorical place.
See this website for more information and examples, then re-write the paragraph below, filling in they're, there or their as appropriate.
___________ is a strange feeling in the air tonight. It seems all the young people at this party have shed ____________ inhibitions and are letting ___________ true selves show. ________ having a great time; I can just tell. Still, I am reluctant to join in ____________ fun. ________ just not my kind of people. I feel out of place at _______ party. Maybe I'll have a better time over _________ at Austin's house. His friends seem more my type.
No comments:
Post a Comment