Do you struggle with semicolons? Are you tense about tenses? Get silly about synonyms and apoplectic about apostrophes?
Good Grammar! is here to clear up confusion, break bad habits and help you make a good impression. This occasional series of grammar tips is guaranteed to make you a better writer.
Or is it “they’re there”?
They’re, there and their are homonyms: they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. How do you keep them straight? (Or is it strait?)
Consider how the word is being used and think about what can be substituted for it. This will guide you as you’re spelling.