Basic English Grammar (Part 6) - English Language Proficiency & Communication Skills

This - That - These -Those


This, That, These, Those
are called demonstratives and they are used to show the relative speaker and the noun.


Where + To Be

WHERE is a question word that is used to ask about a place or location.
(= I want to know the place, position or location)
The following table shows you the word order of questions with Where when it is used with To Be.
Where
To Be
Subject
Example Answers
Where
am
I ?
You're in the hospital.
Where
are
you ?
I'm at work.
Where
is
he ?
He's at home.
Where
is
she ?
She's in the store.
Where
is
it ?
It's on the table.
Where
are
we ?
You're at my new job
Where
are
you ?
We're at school.
Where
are
they ?
They're at university.

You can also ask where things or places are:
Where
To Be
Subject
Example Answers
Where
is
my book ?
It's on the table.
Where
are
my books ?
They're on the desk.
Remember:
Is + singular word
Are + plural word.
Other examples of Where + To Be
  • Where is the Statue of Liberty? It's in New York.
  • Where is the Eiffel Tower? It's in Paris.
  • Where are your parents right now? They're on holiday.
  • Where is your favorite restaurant? It's downtown.

 Your vs You're

A common mistake not only for students learning English but also for native speakers is the difference between Your and You're in written English.
This happens because both words sound the same when they are spoken.

What is the difference between Your and You're?

The simplest explanation is that:
Your = a possessive adjective. It shows possession, that something belongs to the person you are talking to. e.g. This is not my pen, it is your pen.
You're = you are. It is a contraction (or short way of writing). e.g. You're crazy = You are crazy
Here is a chart we have created to show you more about the difference how to know when