Possessive Pronouns Quiz For Beginners

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1. Olivia left ......... school book on the bus.

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In the sentence, "Olivia left **her** school book on the bus," the word "her" is a possessive pronoun. Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. In this case, "her" is used to show that the school book belongs to Olivia. The sentence is conveying that Olivia left her own school book on the bus.

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Possessive Pronouns Quiz For Beginners - Quiz

Welcome to our Possessive Pronouns Quiz, where you can test your understanding of these essential elements of grammar! Possessive pronouns play a crucial role in indicating ownership or... see morepossession in sentences. This quiz is designed to help you master the usage of possessive pronouns and enhance your overall language skills.

In this quiz, you'll encounter questions that cover a variety of possessive pronouns, including "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," "their," "mine," "yours," "hers," "ours," and "theirs." You'll be challenged to identify the correct possessive pronoun to use in different contexts, as well as to understand their role in indicating possession.

By participating in this quiz, you'll have the opportunity to reinforce your knowledge of possessive pronouns and gain confidence in using them accurately in your writing and communication. This quiz offers a valuable opportunity for practice and learning. see less

2. Mr. and Mrs. Noah brought home ......... new baby girl.

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The correct answer is "their" because Mr. and Mrs. Noah are both mentioned, indicating that they are a couple. Since they brought home the baby girl together, the possessive pronoun "their" is used to show that the baby girl belongs to both of them.

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3. Lucas strummed ......... guitar and invited everyone to sing.

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The correct answer is "his". In this sentence, "Lucas" is the subject and "guitar" is the object. Since "Lucas" is a male name, the possessive pronoun "his" is used to show that the guitar belongs to him.

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4. The colorful picture of the flowers is ..........

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The correct answer is "mine" because the possessive pronoun "mine" is used to indicate that the colorful picture of the flowers belongs to the speaker.

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5. The computer quickly stores information on ......... huge memory.

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The correct answer is "its" because the sentence is referring to the computer's ability to store information on its own memory. "Its" is the possessive form of "it" and is used to show ownership or possession. In this case, it is indicating that the computer has its own memory.

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6. Is ......... seat belt always fastened?

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The correct answer is "your". This is because the question is asking about the seat belt that belongs to the person being referred to as "you". Therefore, it is asking if "your" seat belt is always fastened.

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7. I truly appreciate _______ kindness.

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The correct answer is "your". The phrase "I truly appreciate your kindness" indicates that the speaker is expressing gratitude towards someone else's kindness. The possessive pronoun "your" is used to show ownership or association with the person being addressed, in this case, the kindness displayed by the person being appreciated.

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8. Have you seen _____ pencil? I just put it down!

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The sentence requires a possessive adjective to modify the noun "pencil." The possessive adjective "my" correctly indicates that the pencil belongs to the speaker. The other options are either incorrect possessives or not possessives at all.

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9. Are these beautiful flowers ___________? You are so lucky!

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The correct answer is "yours" because the question is asking about the ownership of the beautiful flowers. "Yours" is the possessive form of "you" and indicates that the flowers belong to the person being addressed.

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10. The fluffy brown puppy is .........

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The correct answer is "theirs." This indicates that the fluffy brown puppy belongs to a group of people or individuals. It suggests that multiple people have ownership or responsibility for the puppy.

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Olivia left ......... school book on the bus.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah brought home ......... new baby girl.
Lucas strummed ......... guitar and invited everyone to sing.
The colorful picture of the flowers is ..........
The computer quickly stores information on ......... huge memory.
Is ......... seat belt always fastened?
I truly appreciate _______ kindness.
Have you seen _____ pencil? I just put it down!
Are these beautiful flowers ___________? You are so lucky!
The fluffy brown puppy is .........
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