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law school computer |
| Message Name: |
Be Nice |
| Date Posted: |
06/13/2001 |
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for the advice, now I'll make a suggestion for you--
"Their, There, or They're?"
Their is a possessive pronoun. It always describes a noun.
Note the spelling of their. It comes from the word they, so the e comes before the i.
There is an adverb meaning "that location." It is sometimes used with the verb to be as an idiom. It is spelled like here which means "this location."
They're is a contraction of they are. Note the spelling: The a from are is replaced by an apostrophe.
Examples: Their dog has fleas. (possessive of they)
I put the collar right there. (that location)
There are five prime numbers less than ten. (with to be)
They're 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. (contraction of they are)
for more--
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000248.htm
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| Message: |
So the guy mispelled the word. Who cares. We all understood the message and that is what really counts, no? He is just trying to provide some advice for the original poster. It seems that much of the vault board messages are filled with pointless negativity.
I will admit your knowledge of the English language appears sound. Good job for you. Try helping people by encouraging instead of bashing. You will probably find that your advice will be much more positively received and acted upon.
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