1. “Your” 1: “Your” is the possessive form of the pronoun “You.” It means something belongs to you. EX: Hang up YOUR jacket EX: YOUR grades are improving

2. “You’re” 2: “You’re” is the contraction of the two words “You are.” It is a form of the verb “To be,” which means, “To exist [in a state of].” EX: YOU’RE a good student. EX: I’m proud of the way YOU’RE improving. EX: If YOU’RE too tired to drive, I’ll do it.

3. “Yore” 3: “Yore” is an old term meaning “long ago.” EX: Knights fought battles in the days of YORE. EX: The priests of YORE would sell forgiveness for money, called “indulgences.”