Test Your Knowledge On Possessive Case

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Test Your Knowledge On Possessive Case - Quiz

Possessive case is a development of words or linguistic that are used to show a relationship of ownership in an expansive sense. This can incorporate strict proprietorship or various different kinds of connection to a more prominent or lesser degree similar to it. How well do you understand the Possessive case and its functions? Take this quiz to find out.

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1.

The................was blue in colour
- A.
  
  Man’s coat
- B.
  
  Mans Coats
- C.
  
  Man Coat’s
- D.
  
  Mans coat
Correct Answer
A. Man’s coat

Explanation
The correct answer is "Man's coat" because it is the only option that correctly uses the possessive form of "Man" and matches the subject of the sentence.

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2.

What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case?
- A.
  
  Ownership of a direct object.
- B.
  
  Membership in a subject related group
- C.
  
  Close relationship between object and subject
- D.
  
  Possession in a subject related group
Correct Answer
C. Close relationship between object and subject

Explanation
When a noun is written in possessive case, it implies a close relationship between the object and the subject. This indicates that the subject has some kind of ownership or control over the object. The possessive case is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with someone or something else. It is a way of indicating a strong connection or bond between the subject and the object.

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What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case?
- A.
  
  Ownership of a direct object.
- B.
  
  Membership in a subject related group
- C.
  
  Close relationship between object and subject
- D.
  
  Possession in a subject related group
Correct Answer
C. Close relationship between object and subject

Explanation
When a noun is written in possessive case, it implies a close relationship between the object and the subject. This indicates that the noun belongs to or is closely associated with the subject in some way. It suggests a sense of ownership or connection between the two.

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4.

Paul’s advice for sam and ___ was very helpful
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  Me
- C.
  
  Mine
- D.
  
  You
Correct Answer
A. I

Explanation
The correct answer is "I" because it is used as the subject of the sentence and refers to Paul's advice being helpful to Sam and the speaker themselves.

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5.

____ can I ask about directions to the pub?
- A.
  
  Who
- B.
  
  Which
- C.
  
  Whom
- D.
  
  I
Correct Answer
A. Who

Explanation
The correct answer is "Who" because the question is asking about the person who can be asked for directions to the pub. "Who" is used to refer to a person or people.

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6.

She is the aunt for____ I was named?
- A.
  
  Who
- B.
  
  Whom
- C.
  
  Which
- D.
  
  That
Correct Answer
B. Whom

Explanation
The correct answer is "Whom." In this sentence, "whom" is used as the object of the verb "named." The question is asking for the person who is the aunt, and "whom" is the appropriate pronoun to use when referring to the object of a verb.

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7.

Place her trophy next to............
- A.
  
  Me
- B.
  
  MIne
- C.
  
  My
- D.
  
  You
Correct Answer
B. MIne

Explanation
The correct answer is "Mine" because it is the possessive form of "me." The sentence is asking where to place the trophy in relation to the speaker, and "mine" indicates that the trophy belongs to the speaker.

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8.

There is a competition _____ them every year.
- A.
  
  Between
- B.
  
  Among
- C.
  
  With
- D.
  
  By
Correct Answer
B. Among

Explanation
The correct answer is "Among". The word "among" is used to indicate a relationship involving more than two people or things. In this context, it suggests that there is a competition involving multiple participants.

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9.

Will you be attending..........wedding?
- A.
  
  Helene's
- B.
  
  Helene
- C.
  
  Helenes
- D.
  
  Helenes''
Correct Answer
A. Helene's

Explanation
The correct answer is "Helene's" because the question is asking about a specific wedding, indicating possession. "Helene's" is the possessive form of the name "Helene," indicating that the wedding belongs to Helene.

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10.

Show me the way to the........... Library
- A.
  
  School
- B.
  
  School's
- C.
  
  Schools
- D.
  
  Schooles
Correct Answer
B. School's

Explanation
The correct answer is "School's" because it indicates possession. The sentence is asking for directions to the library of a specific school, so the possessive form of "school" is used to show that it is the library of that particular school.

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