English grammar
It's, they're: where things are
Ask and say where things are.
From the scene Where are my keys?
In short
Use it's for one thing and they're for more than one: it's over there, they're in the bag.
- one thing It's over there.
- more than one They're in the bag.
- asking (more than one) Where are my keys?
- places here / there / in / on
Your turn
Which one goes with more than one?
Options: They're in the bag. · It's over there. · Where are my keys?
Show answer
more than one → They're in the bag.
How it works
To say where something is, use it's for one thing and they're for more than one: my bag? It's over there. My keys? They're in the bag.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
(blank) they in the kitchen?
Clue: they = the keys
Options: Are · Is
Show answer
Are they in the kitchen?
¿Están en la cocina?
Good to know
Ask with Where is...? / Where are...?
one thing It's over there.
Nuria
My bag? It's over there.
¿Mi bolso? Está allí.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
My bag? (blank).
Options: They're in the bag · Where are my keys · It's over there
Show answer
Nuria
My bag? It's over there.
¿Mi bolso? Está allí.
more than one They're in the bag.
Your turn
What goes with They're in the bag.?
Options: asking (more than one) · more than one · one thing
Show answer
They're in the bag. → more than one
asking (more than one) Where are my keys?
Nuria
Where are my keys?
¿Dónde están mis llaves?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank)?
Options: They're in the bag · Where are my keys · It's over there
Show answer
Nuria
Where are my keys?
¿Dónde están mis llaves?
places here / there / in / on
Nuria
They're not in the bag.
No están en el bolso.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
They're not (blank) the bag.
Options: They're in the bag · in · It's over there
Show answer
Nuria
They're not in the bag.
No están en el bolso.
Common mistake
Not is here. Keys = more than one.
Where are my keys?
¿Dónde están mis llaves?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| one thing | It's over there. |
|---|---|
| more than one | They're in the bag. |
| asking (more than one) | Where are my keys? |
| places | here / there / in / on |
More lines from the story
- NuriaAre they in the kitchen?¿Están en la cocina?
- ElenaThey're in your hand. As always.Están en tu mano. Siempre.
- ElenaCalm down. What about your bag?Tranquila. ¿Y tu bolso?