The contraction they’re is made by combining the words they are.
Mom and Dad said they’re going out tonight.
Mom and Dad said they are going out tonight.
Only use the word they’re when it can also be read they are.
The words there and their sound the same as they’re – and sometimes can be confusing. Only use the word they’re when it can also mean they are.
It’s your turn. Which of these sentence should use the word they’re? Mom and Dad took _____ car to the shop. Mom and Dad said _____ taking the car to the shop. Did you choose the second sentence? Good for you!