When do we use "their" and they're in the sentence?

[Poly26]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #219 "Confusing Words test (2)", question 8

......... lifestyle is really hectic and unhealthy.

(a) Their
(b) They're
(c) There
(d) They

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #219 "Confusing Words test (2)", answer 8

Their lifestyle is really hectic and unhealthy.

Correct answer: (a) Their

Your answer was: incorrect
They're lifestyle is really hectic and unhealthy.
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when do we use "their" and they're in the sentence?

[Alan]

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Hi,

These are two different forms. 'They're' is a shortened form of 'They are' and 'their' is a possessive adjective (like 'my' for example) and means belonging to them. Let's put them both in one sentence:

They're (they are) going for a drive in their new car.

Hope this helps.

Alan
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[Poly26]

thanks hope to learn more from you and the rest. God bless