The Word Ninja

Your and You’re sound the same and are often substituted for each other. Here is the difference:

Your is a possessive adjective referring to something that belongs to you. It will always be followed by a noun.

• I love your purse!
• The color of your car is blue.
• Your house is beautiful.

You’re is the contraction (shorter form) of “you are”.

• You’re not supposed to do that.
• I hope you’re going to be there.
• Make sure you’re here on time.