Choose between possession and a statement about someone.
The idea
Your comes before a noun and shows possession. You are has a subject and a verb; you’re is its contraction.
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| your | before a noun: possession |
| you are / you’re | subject and verb |
Examples
- Your bag is on the chair.
- You're early for the bus.
- Your garden has a red gate.
- You're a good friend.
- Is your phone in the kitchen?
- You are ready to start.
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Watch out
Do not write your before an adjective when you mean you are.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form. Is ___ coat blue? (your / you are)
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your
your goes with the noun coat.
Choose the correct form. ___ late for class. (Your / You are)
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you are
you are describes the person as late.
Choose the correct form. ___ welcome here. (Your / You’re)
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you’re / you're
you’re means you are before the adjective.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct form. Is ___ coat blue? (your / you are)
Choose the correct form. ___ late for class. (Your / You are)
Choose the correct form. ___ welcome here. (Your / You’re)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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