Common Errors Questions Medium
Some common errors in using 'your' and 'you're' include:
1. Confusing the possessive pronoun 'your' with the contraction 'you're':
- Incorrect: Your going to the party tonight?
- Correct: You're going to the party tonight?
2. Using 'you're' instead of 'your' when indicating possession:
- Incorrect: Can I borrow you're pen?
- Correct: Can I borrow your pen?
3. Using 'your' instead of 'you're' when expressing a contraction of 'you are':
- Incorrect: Your welcome!
- Correct: You're welcome!
4. Using 'you're' instead of 'your' as a possessive pronoun:
- Incorrect: I like you're dress.
- Correct: I like your dress.
5. Confusing the two words in writing or typing quickly:
- Incorrect: Your're the best!
- Correct: You're the best!
Remember, 'your' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'.