Word Detective Worksheet Word Detective
The Case of Their vs. They're
Name
Date
Your Clues
their
It belongs to them.
Example: It is their dog.
they're
Short for "they are".
Example: They're very happy.
Solve the Sentences
their they're
1
I think going to be late for school.
2
The birds built nest in the tall tree.
3
Look at the twins! wearing the same hat.
4
The students left backpacks in the gym.
5
If hungry, they can have a snack.
6
My friends told me that coming over at 5:00.
7
The neighbors are washing shiny blue car.
8
I wonder if ready for the big game.
9
The children are playing with new toys.
10
Where is classroom located?
Mission Complete?
Word Detective Answer Key Answer Key
Word Detective: Their vs. They're
Teacher Resource
their
Possession / Belonging
they're
They are (Contraction)
Correct Answers
1
I think they're going to be late for school.
2
The birds built their nest in the tall tree.
3
Look at the twins! They're wearing the same hat.
4
The students left their backpacks in the gym.
5
If they're hungry, they can have a snack.
6
My friends told me that they're coming over at 5:00.
7
The neighbors are washing their shiny blue car.
8
I wonder if they're ready for the big game.
9
The children are playing with their new toys.
10
Where is their classroom located?
Teacher Tip
For students with autism, consistency is key. If a student struggles with a sentence, refer back to the "Clue Box" and ask: "Is it a thing that belongs to them (house, dog, nest) or are they doing something (happy, playing, coming over)?"
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Meet the Suspects
their
It belongs to them.
Example: I like their cool car.
they're
It is short for they are .
Example: They're going outside.
The Secret Detective Test
Can you swap it with "they are"?
YES? Use they're
NO? Use their
Try it now:
"_____ happy today."
Case Study #1
The puppies wagged _____ tails.
they're
their
Clue: The tails belong to the puppies!
Case Study #2
I think _____ very smart.
they're
their
Clue: I think they are very smart.
Ready, Detective?
Open your Word Detective Worksheet and find the 10 missing words. Use your clues!
