English ACT Aspire Practice Test

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What is the meaning of "they're"?

  1. to show belonging

  2. a contraction for "they are"

  3. to indicate location

  4. a term describing a group

The correct answer is: a contraction for "they are"

The term "they're" is a contraction for "they are," which combines the pronoun "they" and the verb "are" into a single word. This usage reflects the present tense and conveys that a specific action or state is attributed to the group referenced by "they." Understanding this contraction is important as it helps clarify the context in which it is used, particularly in casual conversation and written English. The other options describe different linguistic functions or meanings, but they don't apply to the specific use of "they're."

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