Possessive Adjectives Test Quiz!

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1. Mary has blue eyes. __ eyes are beautiful.

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The correct answer is "her" because it is the possessive pronoun that agrees with the subject "Mary." Since Mary is the one with the blue eyes, we use "her" to indicate possession.

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Possessive Adjectives Test Quiz! - Quiz

Test your knowledge of possessive adjectives with this quiz! Determine the correct possessive adjective for each sentence, enhancing your grammar skills.

2. Peter has a dog. __ dog is brown.

Explanation

The correct answer is "his" because the possessive pronoun "his" is used to show that the dog belongs to Peter.

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3. We are from Brazil. __ country is Brazil.

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The correct answer is "our" because the sentence states "We are from Brazil" which implies that the speaker is including themselves as part of the group from Brazil. Therefore, the pronoun "our" is used to show possession and indicate that Brazil is the country of the speaker and the group they belong to.

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4. Bob has a new car. __ car is a Mercedes.

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The correct answer is "his" because the sentence is talking about Bob's car, indicating possession. "His" is the possessive pronoun that shows ownership or belonging.

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5. I am a teacher. __ students are great.

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The correct answer is "my" because it shows possession. The sentence is saying that the students belong to the speaker, who is a teacher.

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6. Leroy and Bill are good students. __ teacher is Ms. Oliver.

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The correct answer is "their" because the sentence is referring to both Leroy and Bill, indicating that Ms. Oliver is the teacher of both of them. "Their" is a possessive pronoun that is used to show ownership or association with a group of people.

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7. Sheila and I are at school. __ school is large.

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The correct answer is "our". The word "our" indicates possession by a group that includes both Sheila and the speaker. Since both Sheila and the speaker are at school, it implies that they are referring to the school they both attend.

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8. The dog is big. It is in __ doghouse.

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The pronoun "its" is used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a thing or animal that has already been mentioned. In this case, the sentence states that the dog is big, and therefore, the pronoun "its" is used to indicate that the doghouse belongs to the dog.

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9. Sylvie is from China. __ country is China.

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The correct answer is "her" because "her" is the possessive pronoun used to refer to a female person. In this case, Sylvie is a female and the sentence is indicating that the country is hers, meaning it belongs to her.

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10. The Browns have a new car. ___ car is red.

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The correct answer is "their" because it is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership or belonging. In this sentence, "their" is used to show that the car belongs to the Browns.

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Mary has blue eyes. __ eyes are beautiful.
Peter has a dog. __ dog is brown.
We are from Brazil. __ country is Brazil.
Bob has a new car. __ car is a Mercedes.
I am a teacher. __ students are great.
Leroy and Bill are good students. __ teacher is Ms. Oliver.
Sheila and I are at school. __ school is large.
The dog is big. It is in __ doghouse.
Sylvie is from China. __ country is China.
The Browns have a new car. ___ car is red.
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