English language

Grammar Tip: Is It Your or You’re Seat?

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Your, You’re

  • Your = possessive pronoun: Your shoes are untied.
  • You’re = contraction for you are:

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Grammar Tip: Am I There, Their, or They’re?

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Their, There, They’re

  • Their = possessive pronoun:They got their books.
  • There = that place:My house is over there.(This is a place word, and so it contains the word here.)
  • They’re = contraction for they are:They’re making dinner.

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Writer’s Wisdom ~ Word Choices

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Don’t make lazy word choices: “You’ll never make your mark as a writer unless you develop a respect for words and a curiosity about their shades of meaning that is almost obsessive. The English language is rich in strong and supple words. Take the time to root around and find the ones you want.” ~ William Zinsser

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