Do you know the difference between “your” and “you’re”? This is a mistake even native English speakers make.
“You’re” is a contraction of “you are”.
Here are some examples:
- You’re really good at drawing.
- You’re welcome.
- Let me know when you’re free to talk.
“Your” is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. It is followed by a noun.
Here are some examples:
- Can you show me your work by 6 p.m. today?
- Your family are welcome to drop by any time.
- I asked your assistant to schedule a meeting for us.
So the next time you’re not sure whether to use “your” or “you’re”, just remember that “you’re” is a contraction of “you are”. If the sentence does not make sense with “you are”, then use “your”.
I hope this helps!
