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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04-19-2011, 06:32 PM #65
Commodent
Sooper ginius
Maybe this will clear up for some people. Smile
04-19-2011, 07:29 PM #66
Reaper
The Grim Reaper
Good thread Dopey. Even though you learn this every year you still have to refresh on it. Happy
04-19-2011, 07:42 PM #67
Mr. Star
< ^ > < ^ >
:megusta:

Thank you! There are so many people who don't know the difference. No
04-19-2011, 07:48 PM #68
I_BULLET_I
Fcuk Do I Put Here
Originally posted by zNegativeHD View Post
lol, this thread is funny because most of ngu is 13/15 year old who have grammer problems


And you know most of the members have *grammar* problems how...?
04-19-2011, 07:56 PM #69
Kombust
At least I can fight
I think I allready knew how to spell and use them terms correctly anyway :y:
04-19-2011, 08:04 PM #70
Curt
Former Staff
It's a like when using the term's "We're, Where, Were" they do it also. It does get rather annoying that people don't know basic English grammar.
04-19-2011, 08:07 PM #71
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Brad
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thank you. i never know what one to do.
04-19-2011, 09:42 PM #72
King Jamiɘ
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I like grammar
04-20-2011, 02:43 AM #73
This stuff is dope

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