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Commonly Confused Words

Your vs. You're

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Your shows that something belongs to you. It’s a possessive adjective.

  • Your phone is ringing. 📱 (The phone belongs to you.)
  • I love your new haircut. ✂️
  • Is this your water bottle?

You're is short for you are. It’s a contraction.

  • You're late again! ⏰ (You are late.)
  • You're doing a great job. 💪
  • I think you're ready for the test.

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Try replacing “you’re” with “you are” in your sentence. If it still makes sense, then “you’re” is correct! Otherwise, use “your.”

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