Meaning
Used to point out the position of something or someone not immediately present.
Cultural Background
Pointing is common but should be done with an open hand to be polite. Pointing with a single finger is often considered rude; use the whole hand. Pointing with the lips is common in some regions. Use the right hand for pointing; the left hand is often considered unclean.
Use your eyes
Always look at the object when you say 'It's there' to help the listener.
Don't confuse homophones
Remember: There (place), Their (possession), They're (they are).
Meaning
Used to point out the position of something or someone not immediately present.
Use your eyes
Always look at the object when you say 'It's there' to help the listener.
Don't confuse homophones
Remember: There (place), Their (possession), They're (they are).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Where is the pen? It's _____ on the table.
'There' is the correct adverb for location.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
'There' is the correct spelling for location.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Where is the exit? B: _____.
The phrase 'It's there' is the most natural answer for location.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesWhere is the pen? It's _____ on the table.
'There' is the correct adverb for location.
Which sentence is correct?
'There' is the correct spelling for location.
A: Where is the exit? B: _____.
The phrase 'It's there' is the most natural answer for location.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, e.g., 'Where is John?' 'It's there' (referring to his location).
In some cultures, yes. Use an open hand.
Related Phrases
Over there
similarA bit further away.
Right there
similarExactly at that spot.
There it is
similarFound it!
Over here
contrastClose to the speaker.
