English · Write-in and tick homophones worksheet
There, Their and They're Homophones: Free KS2 Worksheet
There, their and they're are among the trickiest homophones for children in Key Stage 2. They sound exactly the same when spoken, yet each has a different meaning and spelling, so the only way to choose correctly is to think about what the word actually means in the sentence. This free worksheet gives children focused practice doing just that.
It is designed for Years 3 and 4 (ages 7 to 9) and prints neatly onto a single A4 page. Children complete a set of write-in sentences and then tick the sentences that use the homophone correctly, building both confidence and accuracy. The accompanying picture can be coloured in once the work is done.
Homophones: there, their and they're
Free English worksheet · Ages 7 to 9
Choose the correct word
Write there, their or they're in each gap. Use the word bank to help you.
The children put ______ picnic blanket on the grass.
Look, the treehouse is over ______ in the tall tree.
______ going to climb up the ladder together.
All of ______ coats are hanging by the door.
Is ______ enough room for everyone in the treehouse?
I think ______ very happy playing outside today.
Tick the correct sentences
Tick the sentences that use there, their or they're correctly.
- They're pointing at the treehouse.
- The children left there bags on the blanket.
- There is a long ladder up to the treehouse.
- Their playing happily in the garden.
- The friends ate their sandwiches on the grass.
Homophones: there, their and they'reowee.worldAnswer key
- The children put ______ picnic blanket on the grass. — their
- Look, the treehouse is over ______ in the tall tree. — there
- ______ going to climb up the ladder together. — They're
- All of ______ coats are hanging by the door. — their
- Is ______ enough room for everyone in the treehouse? — there
- I think ______ very happy playing outside today. — they're
- They're pointing at the treehouse. — tick
- There is a long ladder up to the treehouse. — tick
- The friends ate their sandwiches on the grass. — tick
What are there, their and they're?
These three words are homophones: words that sound identical but are spelt differently and mean different things. There tells us about a place or position ('the book is over there') or introduces something ('there is a treehouse'). Their shows that something belongs to a group of people ('their picnic', 'their coats'). They're is a contraction of 'they are' ('they're climbing the tree'). Because the choice cannot be made by ear, children must rely on meaning rather than sound.
How to tell them apart
A few reliable checks help children choose correctly. For they're, try expanding it back to 'they are'; if the sentence still makes sense, the apostrophe version is right. For their, ask 'whose is it?' as it always answers that question by showing belonging. For there, look for a place, direction or the phrase 'there is/there are'. Spotting the apostrophe as a marker of a missing letter (the 'a' in 'are') is a particularly useful clue for distinguishing they're from the others.
Why homophones matter in KS2
By Years 3 and 4, children are expected to spell an increasing number of homophones and near-homophones correctly in their own writing. Errors with there, their and they're are very common and can persist into adulthood, so early, repeated practice pays off. Working with these words also develops children's understanding of word meaning and grammar, including possession and contractions, which supports both their reading comprehension and the accuracy of their independent writing.
How to use this worksheet at home or in class
Read each sentence aloud first, then encourage the child to say which meaning is needed before they write. The expansion test ('does "they are" fit?') works well as a spoken routine. For the tick activity, ask the child to explain why a sentence is right or wrong, as articulating the reason embeds the rule far better than guessing. Revisit the words in their everyday writing over the following weeks, as little-and-often practice is more effective than a single session. An answer guide is provided for marking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between there, their and they're?
There refers to a place or position, or introduces something ('there is'). Their shows that something belongs to a group of people. They're is short for 'they are'. They sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
What age or year group is this worksheet for?
It is aimed at KS2 children in Years 3 and 4, roughly ages 7 to 9. The there, their and they're homophones are introduced in Year 3 and revisited throughout Key Stage 2, so it also suits Years 5 and 6 children who need extra practice.
How can I help my child remember which word to use?
Use simple checks: if 'they are' fits, the answer is they're; if it shows belonging (whose is it?), the answer is their; if it points to a place or uses 'there is/are', the answer is there. Saying the sentence aloud first often makes the meaning clearer.
Is this homophones worksheet free to print?
Yes. The worksheet is completely free, prints onto a single A4 page and can be used as many times as you like at home or in the classroom.
Are answers included?
Yes, an answer guide is provided for both the write-in sentences and the tick activity so parents and teachers can mark the work quickly.
Curriculum links
- English Appendix 2, Years 3 to 4 spelling: homophones and near-homophones, including the distinction between there, their and they're.
- English Years 3 to 4 spelling: spell further homophones correctly in independent writing.
- English Years 3 to 4 writing: use the apostrophe to mark contracted forms (for example, they are = they're).
- English Years 3 to 4 vocabulary, grammar and punctuation: understand possessive pronouns such as their and learn the grammar appropriate for the year group.
Made by The Owee education team. Updated 02/06/2026. Free to print and share.
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