Worksheet: Possessive Pronouns & Adjectives
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The word “mine” is a possessive pronoun.
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True
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False
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This worksheet focuses on identifying and using possessive pronouns and adjectives, enhancing understanding through true\/false questions and practical usage examples. It's designed to improve grammatical precision in English language usage.
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The word “our” is an example of a possessive adjective.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The word "our" is an example of a possessive adjective because it indicates ownership or possession. It is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people. In this case, "our" is used to show that something belongs to the speaker and at least one other person.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements utilize a possessive adjective?
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The contract isn’t here!
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I’ll look for your file.
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. I’ll look for your file.Explanation
The statement "I'll look for your file" utilizes a possessive adjective. The word "your" is a possessive adjective that shows ownership or possession. In this case, it indicates that the file belongs to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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The word “ my” is an example of a possessive adjective.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The word "my" is an example of a possessive adjective because it shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to the person speaking or writing. In this case, "my" is indicating that something belongs to the speaker or writer.Rate this question:
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The word “yours” is an example of a possesive adjective.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The word "yours" is not a possessive adjective, but a possessive pronoun. Possessive adjectives are used to describe a noun and show ownership, such as "your" in "your book." On the other hand, possessive pronouns replace a noun and indicate ownership, like "yours" in "The book is yours." Therefore, the given statement is false.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements utilize a possessive pronoun?
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Oh no, Ann. My contract isn’t here!
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I’ll print and sign yours again if necessary.
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. I’ll print and sign yours again if necessary.Explanation
The statement "I'll print and sign yours again if necessary" utilizes a possessive pronoun. The pronoun "yours" shows ownership or possession, indicating that the speaker is referring to someone else's contract.Rate this question:
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Rob: Oh no, Ann. My contract isn’t here! Cecelia: Don’t panic. I’ll look for your file. Rob: Did you misplace mine? Cecelia: No, I don’t think so. I think it’s in this red folder. Oh, and Rob…don’t worry. I’ll print and sign yours again if necessary.
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