Post: How to Use There, Their, and They're
04-18-2011, 09:43 PM #1
Dopey
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There refers to a place or location.
Example: Look, fat people live over there.

There is also used with the verb "be" (is, am, are, was, were) to indicate the existence of something, or to mention something for the first time.
Example: Was there a reason to post that there?

Their is possessive.
Example: Their body composes of 90% fat.

They're is a contraction of they are. When using they're, always think, they are.
Example: They're really fat.

Now, time to use all three together.
Warning: This is for experts only!
Example: They're at their house, over there!

You might be wondering why I made this thread. And I do understand that this is not school, but seriously, it makes you look stupid if you repeatedly use the wrong there, their, or they're. Well I am not picking on anybody, but here are a few recent examples of improper use:

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I didn't want to post too many examples so I only posted 4 from the shoutbox and 4 from the forums. I used the first examples I came across.

Thanks for reading,
Dopey :dance:
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04-18-2011, 10:14 PM #20
Dopey
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Originally posted by Cudder View Post
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Look at the second there, how is that not proper usage


I was using only the first one. Ctrl+F highlights all "there"s. I didn't purposely highlight them lol
04-18-2011, 10:31 PM #21
Winning
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Already been posted.
04-18-2011, 10:32 PM #22
Dopey
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Originally posted by Winning View Post
Already been posted.


orly? Show me.
04-18-2011, 10:32 PM #23
KilllerPanda
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To do list...
-your & your'e
-except & accept
04-18-2011, 10:35 PM #24
Dopey
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Originally posted by KilllerPanda View Post
To do list...
-your & your'e
-except & accept

You spelled you're wrong.
You also missed effect and affect.
04-18-2011, 10:37 PM #25
Winning
Former Staff
Originally posted by Dopey View Post
orly? Show me.


Actually, I've either seen it, or thought about posting it. But then i realized it would probably get closed in 5 seconds for no reason. Because staff have a bias against me. But i have a fond memory about seeing it.
04-18-2011, 10:39 PM #26
KilllerPanda
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Originally posted by Dopey View Post
You spelled you're wrong.
You also missed effect and affect.


Stupid auto-correct, never corrects anything.:embarrassed:

BTW, you can also add its & it's.
04-18-2011, 10:44 PM #27
the stuff
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Congratulations. You can brag about your knowledge on something we all learned in 3rd grade.
04-18-2011, 10:46 PM #28
Jakob
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LOL maybe this will control the grammar nazis

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