Lesson Nine

they

plural

These pronouns are used for groups of people to whom you write or speak.

Pay attention to the differences among these three words:

there  their  they’re

• there: location / existence of something
• their: possessive adjective
• they’re: contraction for the words "they" and "are"

These words are all pronounced the same way, but their meanings are different.

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Aqua Level Exercise 9

Write these sentences and questions in your notebook. Fill in the blanks with….

they them  their     theirs  themselves

1. We should help them find ________ keys.

2. ________ keys are lost.

3. ________ think the keys are in the classroom.

4. Are these yours or _________?

5. Can ________ stay a little later?

6. Most Americans try to rely on _________ for the things they need.

7. ________ house is very large.

8. Do you trust ________?

9. ________ want something to eat.

10. They can finish the assignment by __________.

Next: Lesson Ten

Answers: 1. their; 2. Their; 3. They; 4. theirs; 5. they; 6. themselves; 7. Their’ 8. them; 9. They; 10. themselves