Their vs There
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Their vs There - Exercises
This exercise focuses on Their vs There
When to Use "Their"
"Their" is a possessive adjective. It shows that something belongs to a group of people (or sometimes animals or things). Use "their" when talking about something that belongs to "them."
Examples of "Their"
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Their house is beautiful. (The house belongs to them.)
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The students forgot their books. (The books belong to the students.)
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Dogs wag their tails when they’re happy. (The tails belong to the dogs.)
In these examples, "their" shows ownership or possession.
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Use |
Example Sentence |
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Possession of things |
Their car is parked outside. |
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Ownership of animals |
The cats like to chase their toys. |
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Showing belonging |
The kids are playing with their friends. |
When to Use "There"
"There" has multiple meanings and uses. It can act as a pronoun, adverb, noun, or adjective, depending on the context. The most common uses of "there" are to point to a place or to introduce something.
Common Uses of "There"
1. To show a place or location:
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The book is over there. (Location)
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He lives there. (Location)
2. To introduce something:
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There is a problem with the car. (Introducing a situation)
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There are many reasons to visit the museum. (Introducing reasons)
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Use |
Example Sentence |
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Pointing to a place |
The keys are over there on the table. |
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Introducing something |
There is a solution to every problem. |
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Showing existence |
There are plenty of options available. |
Everyday Usage Tips
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Use "their" when you are talking about something belonging to a group (possessive).
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Use "there" when you want to point to a place or introduce something in a sentence.
