Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
your, you’re
Your is a possessive determiner and refers to the second person pronoun you. You’re is the abbreviation of you are.
| Incorrect: | If your planning to take the week off, please let me know in advance. |
| Correct: | If you’re planning to take the week off, please let me know in advance. |
| Incorrect: | Before you bring in your vehicle for repair, tell us you’re needs and time constraints. |
| Correct: | Before you bring in your vehicle for repair, tell us your needs and time constraints. |