"Their" and "There" Difference with Examples
"Their" and "There" Difference with Examples
We have this time a tricky situation with "there" and "their," and I could use your help clarifying!
My daughter wrote: "Look, the toys are over their!" — I’m pretty sure that’s not right, but I’m not sure how to explain why. 🤔
At the park, she asked: "Is that their ball or someone else’s?" — Now I’m wondering if this use of "their" is spot on or not.
My daughter wrote: "Look, the toys are over their!" — I’m pretty sure that’s not right, but I’m not sure how to explain why. 🤔
At the park, she asked: "Is that their ball or someone else’s?" — Now I’m wondering if this use of "their" is spot on or not.
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Great questions! Let's dive in and untangle this tricky pair of words in a way that's clear and fun for your daughter to understand. 😊
The mix-up in "Look, the toys are over their!"
You're right—this sentence isn’t quite correct. Here’s why:
- "There" refers to a place or a position. Think of it like pointing somewhere and saying, "over there!"
- "Their" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. For example, "their ball" means the ball belongs to them.
So in your daughter's sentence, she’s talking about the location of the toys, not ownership. The correct sentence would be: "Look, the toys are over there!"
At the park: "Is that their ball or someone else’s?"
This use of "their" is perfect! 👏 She’s asking about ownership of the ball, which is exactly what "their" is for. It’s clear and grammatically correct. it.
You can even make it a game by spotting “there” and “their” in books or on signs. She’ll get the hang of it in no time! 😊
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