Their/There/They're Drills
English
Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analyzing and annotating the correct usage of their, there, and they're within sentences. Targeted at Grade 8 students for comprehensive understanding.
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Their/There/They're Drills
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Introduction to Their/There/They're
In many sentences, the words their, there, and they're can be confusing because they sound similar but have different meanings and uses. 'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. 'There' refers to a place or position. 'They're' is a contraction of 'they are.'. Correct usage depends on context, and mastering these can improve clarity in writing.
1.
Identify the incorrect usage in the sentence: 'Their going to the park later.'
[2 marks]2.
In the sentence 'There is a book on the table,' what does the word 'there' indicate?
[2 marks]3.
Choose the correct word: '___ going to love this movie.'
[1 mark]Aa) Their
Bb) There
Cc) They're
4.
Explain why 'Their' is used in the sentence: 'Their house is on the corner.'
[3 marks]5.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'there'.
[1 mark]Aa) There dog is barking loudly.
Bb) I saw there new car yesterday.
Cc) The book is over there on the shelf.
6.
Write a sentence using 'their' correctly to show possession.
[2 marks]7.
Identify the contraction in the sentence: 'They're planning to visit tomorrow.'
[2 marks]8.
Analyze the sentence: 'There are many reasons to learn grammar.' What is the function of 'There' in this sentence?
9.
Create a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) using 'their', 'there', and 'they're' correctly. Focus on demonstrating understanding of their distinct uses.
10.
Identify the technique used in the sentence: 'They're planning to surprise their friends at the party.' (e.g., parallelism, alliteration, etc.)
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- 1/1/2026
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