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they
Pronoun
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"They" is used to talk about two or more people, not you or the person you are speaking to.
I love Josie and Reg. They are nice people.
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"They" is used to talk about two or more things.
Can you get the books for me? Theyre over there.
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"They" is used to talk about one or more person when you don't know the sex or number.
If a person is fast, they can get there early.
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"They" is used to talk about people in general.
When are they going to finish that new building?
They say you should drink eight glasses of water a day.
are
Verb
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Are is the present tense, second person form of the verb be.
Hello John, how are you?
We are all happy.
Are we there yet?
John and Mary are playing.
Are you all hungry?
able
Adjective
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If someone is able to do something, he can do it.
I'm busy tomorrow, so I won't be able to see you.
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If a person is able, he is good or skillful at what he does.
She is an able teacher.