Grammar Lesson Monday: There, Their, They're

Welcome to Grammar Lesson Monday!
This continuous series will address many common grammar mistakes made in the media and that I've seen more than once.  I strive to make the world a better place with good grammar.



Today, we will learn how to differentiate between "there" and "their" and "they're."


"There" is a place.
Let's go over there.

"Their" is possessive.
I want to go over there to see their fabulous vegetable garden.

"They're" is a contraction of "they" and "are."
I want to go over there to see their fabulous vegetable garden. It belongs to the Smiths.  I can't believe they're going on vacation and leaving it to rot for a month.




That's it for today.  Celebrate good grammar!