Grammar Lesson: They Re, There, Their

Grammar Lesson

Grammar Lesson: They’re, There, Their They’re Rule: If you can replace the word they’re with they are, then it is correct!

 Example: “As for Tel Aviv, they’re so accustomed to crisis and living under threatening scenarios – let’s just say they’re handing it well.” -From London Bridges by James Patterson

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There Rule: If you can replace the word there with here, then it is correct!

 Example: “There were a thousand things she wanted to say, but he was already looking away from her, pushing the button that would bring the elevator back up to the Institute floor. - From City of Glass: The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

Their Rule: If you can replace the word their with our, then it is correct!

 Example: “They had followed their orders and captured their prey.” - Maximum Ride – The Final Warning by James Patterson

On a sheet of paper, write about anything you want. Use there/their/they’re three times.

Grammar Lesson: Too, Two, To Too Rule: If you can replace too with so/also, then it is correct!

 Example: “He has outraged too many wise men and pleased too many fools to hide behind his too- appropriate pseudonym much longer.” - From Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Two Rule: If you can replace two with three, then it is correct!

 Example: “She was our age, biologically, and they had two fusion-clone teenaged daughters.” - From Forever Free by Joe Haldeman

To Rule: If you can’t substitute the words so, also, and three, then you should use to.

 Example: “‘I’ve been trying not to ask you, but I’m giving up,’ I say.” - From Allegiant by Veronica Roth

On a sheet of paper, write about anything you want. Use each to/too/two three times.