Test Your Knowledge On Possessive Case

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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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  • 2. 
    The................was blue in colour   - ProProfs

    The................was blue in colour  

    • Man’s coat

    • Mans Coats

    • Man Coat’s

    • 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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  • 3. 
    Show me the way to the........... Library - ProProfs

    Show me the way to the........... Library

    • School

    • School's

    • Schools

    • Schooles

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 
    She is the aunt for____ I was named?   - ProProfs

    She is the aunt for____ I was named?  

    • Who

    • Whom

    • Which

    • That

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 
     Paul’s advice for sam and ___ was very helpful - ProProfs

     Paul’s advice for sam and ___ was very helpful

    • I

    • Me

    • Mine

    • 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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  • 6. 
    What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case?   - ProProfs

    What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case?  

    • Ownership of a direct object.

    • Membership in a subject related group

    • Close relationship between object and subject

    • Possession in a subject related group

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 7. 
    ____ can I ask about directions to the pub?   - ProProfs

    ____ can I ask about directions to the pub?  

    • Who

    • Which

    • Whom

    • 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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  • 8. 
    Place her trophy next to............ - ProProfs

    Place her trophy next to............

    • Me

    • MIne

    • My

    • You

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 9. 
    There is a competition _____ them every year. - ProProfs

    There is a competition _____ them every year.

    • Between

    • Among

    • With

    • By

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 10. 
    What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case? - ProProfs

    What does it imply when a noun is written in possessive case?

    • Ownership of a direct object.

    • Membership in a subject related group

    • Close relationship between object and subject

    • Possession in a subject related group

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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