There, Their, And They're

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1. ______________ is no one in the room.

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The correct answer is "There". In this sentence, "There" is used as an adverb to indicate the existence or presence of someone in the room. "Their" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, and "They're" is a contraction of "they are".

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There, Their, And Theyre - Quiz

This quiz focuses on differentiating between 'There', 'Their', and 'They're', assessing understanding of correct usage in sentences. It's essential for mastering English grammar and enhancing writing clarity.

2. They called to say they lost _____________ cat.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Their" because it is the possessive form of the pronoun "they". In this sentence, the subject "they" is indicating that someone lost their cat. "There" is used to indicate a location, "their" shows possession, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are" which does not fit in this context.

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3. They don't have _____________ books.

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The correct answer is "Their" because it is the possessive form of "they" and indicates that the books belong to a specific group of people.

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4. I can't believe ___________ not on the road yet. They should be here already!

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The correct answer is "They're". In this sentence, the speaker expresses surprise and disbelief that a certain group of people is not on the road yet. "They're" is the contraction of "they are", which indicates that the speaker expected the group to be present at the current time.

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5. I can't wait to watch the Saprissa vs. La Liga game! ___________ playing in Alajuela today.

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The correct answer is "They're". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing excitement about watching the Saprissa vs. La Liga game and mentioning that "they" are playing in Alajuela today. "They're" is the contraction of "they are," which correctly indicates that the teams are playing in Alajuela.

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6. _______________ it is!

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The correct answer is "There". In this context, "there" is used to indicate a place or location. It is the correct choice because the other options, "their" and "they're", do not make sense in this sentence.

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______________ is no one in the room.
They called to say they lost _____________ cat.
They don't have _____________ books.
I can't believe ___________ not on the road yet. They should be...
I can't wait to watch the Saprissa vs. La Liga game! ___________...
_______________ it is!
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