Your and you’re are often confused because they sound the same.
Your shows possession. It means something belongs to you.
- Where is your phone?
- I like your idea.
- Have you finished your homework?
You’re is a shortened form of you are.
- You’re very kind. → You are very kind.
- You’re late. → You are late.
- I think you’re right.
Easy test
Replace you’re with you are. If the sentence still makes sense, you’re is correct.
Correct: Is this your bag?
Correct: You’re carrying your bag.