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1. Tick () the word that is different.

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The word "nice" is different from the other two words because it does not represent a color. "Yellow" and "orange" are both colors, while "nice" is an adjective that describes something as pleasant or enjoyable.

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This A Complete possessive Adjective English Quiz - Quiz

A possessive form is a word or grammatical construction used to indicate a relationship of possession in a broad sense. This can include strict ownership, or a number... see moreof other types of relation to a greater or lesser degree analogous to it.
for example - his, her, my, their, our etc.
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2. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The words "small" and "tall" both have the same ending sound of "all," while "day" has a different ending sound of "ay." Therefore, "day" is the word that has a different sound.

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3. A Is your wife here? B Yes. ________ wife is over there.

Explanation

The correct answer is "My" because B is referring to their own wife, indicating possession.

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4. Tick () the word that is different.

Explanation

The word "old" is different from the other words because it refers to age, while the other words refer to physical attributes. "Short" and "tall" describe height, while "old" describes age.

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5. Tick () the word that is different.

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The word "fast" is different from the other words because it describes the speed or quickness of something, whereas the other words describe the quality or condition of something.

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6. Tick () the word that is different.

Explanation

The words "big" and "small" are both adjectives that describe size, while "red" is an adjective that describes color. Therefore, "red" is the word that is different from the others.

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7. Suzy and Melanie are English. ________ husbands are American.

Explanation

Suzy and Melanie are English, so it is logical to assume that they each have their own husbands. The possessive pronoun "their" is used to show that the husbands belong to Suzy and Melanie collectively.

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8. This is ________ father. My mother isn't here.

Explanation

The correct answer is "my" because the speaker is referring to their own father. They state that their mother isn't present, indicating that they are speaking about their own family.

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9. Where are ________ pens?

Explanation

The correct answer is "our" because the question is asking about the location of the pens, which implies possession. "Our" is a possessive pronoun that indicates that the pens belong to a group of people, likely the speaker and others.

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10. He's a very ________ man. He's 97.

Explanation

The correct answer is "old" because the sentence states that the man is 97 years old, indicating that he is elderly.

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11. Tick () the word that is different.

Explanation

The word "big" is different from the other two words because it does not refer to a color. Both "green" and "blue" are colors, while "big" describes the size of an object.

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12. That's my dog. ________ name is Toby.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Its" because the sentence is referring to the dog's name, which is a possession of the dog itself. "Its" is the possessive form of "it" and is used to show ownership. In this case, it is used to indicate that the name belongs to the dog.

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13. These are my ________. Their names are Ed and Marco.

Explanation

The correct answer is "friends" because the sentence states that the speaker has some people and their names are mentioned as Ed and Marco. This implies that the people being referred to are friends of the speaker.

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14. Your mobile phone's fantastic. Is it ________?

Explanation

The correct answer is "new" because the sentence is expressing admiration for the mobile phone, indicating that it is of good quality or impressive. The word "new" suggests that the phone is recently purchased or released, which would explain its fantastic features.

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15. These glasses are very ________. They're only £5.

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The given correct answer is "cheap". This is because the sentence states that the glasses are only £5, indicating that they are affordable or inexpensive. Therefore, the word "cheap" accurately describes the cost of the glasses.

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16. These chairs are very ________.

Explanation

The chairs are described as "very old". This suggests that they have been in use for a long time and may show signs of wear and tear.

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17. Three hundred dollars? That's a very ________ watch.

Explanation

The word "expensive" fits logically in the sentence because it is used to describe the watch. The sentence implies that the watch is being discussed and the speaker is expressing surprise or disbelief at the high price of three hundred dollars. Therefore, "expensive" is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.

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18. Kate is not here, but this is ________ bag.

Explanation

The correct answer is "her" because the pronoun "her" is used to refer to a female person or object that belongs to a female person. In this case, since Kate is not present, the bag is assumed to belong to her.

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19. That's Trent's girlfriend. ________ very good-looking.

Explanation

The correct answer is "She's." This is because the sentence is referring to Trent's girlfriend and describing her as good-looking. "She's" is the contraction of "she is," which is the correct form to use in this context.

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20. A What's ________ name? B I'm Nancy. I'm from England.

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The correct answer is "your" because the question is asking for the name of the person being addressed. In this case, the person being addressed is B, who responds with "I'm Nancy." Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "your" as it refers to the person being spoken to.

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21. This is my new book. ________ very good.

Explanation

The correct answer is "It's." The sentence is referring to the book and describing it as "very good." "It's" is the contraction of "it is," which is the correct form to use in this context to show possession or describe the book's quality.

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22. Topsy and Tina are sisters. ________ brother's name is Tim.

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The correct answer is "Their." This is because the sentence is referring to Topsy and Tina's brother, so the possessive pronoun "Their" is used to indicate that the brother belongs to both sisters.

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23. Here are ________ sandwiches: one cheese, and one tuna and cheese.

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The correct answer is "your" because it is used to indicate possession. In this context, it is referring to the sandwiches that belong to the person being addressed.

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24. Kelly is 18. Her ________ are 50. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "mother and father" because the sentence mentions the plural form 'are'. This implies that both her parents are 50 years old.   

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25. ________ mother and father aren't from Turkey.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Their" because it is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it indicates that the mother and father mentioned do not belong to Turkey.

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26. I'm Brenda, and this is my ________, Yumiko.

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In this sentence, Brenda is introducing someone named Yumiko. Brenda refers to Yumiko as "my ________," which implies that Yumiko is related to Brenda in some way. The correct answer is "brother's wife" because it indicates that Yumiko is married to Brenda's brother.

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27. Maria is___________sister.

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The correct answer is "Miguel's." This indicates that Maria is the sister of someone named Miguel. The apostrophe s ('s) is used to show possession or ownership in English. Therefore, "Miguel's" implies that Maria is the sister of Miguel.

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28. My ________ is very nice. Her name is Janice.

Explanation

The word "My" indicates that the speaker is referring to someone they have a personal relationship with. The phrase "Her name is Janice" suggests that the person being referred to is female. Therefore, the correct answer is "girlfriend" as it indicates a romantic relationship with a female individual named Janice.

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29. My sister's married. Her ________ name is Luke.

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The correct answer is "husband's". This is because the sentence is stating that the sister is married, so her husband's name is Luke. The possessive form of "husband" is "husband's", indicating that the name belongs to the sister's husband.

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30. Angela is my ________.

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This question is asking for a word that completes the sentence "Angela is my ________." The correct answer is "sister." This indicates that the speaker is referring to Angela as their sister.

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31. My parents are ________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "tall" because the word "parents" refers to one's biological mother and father, and the word "tall" describes their height.

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32. Tick () the word that is different.

Explanation

The word "friend" is different from the other options because it does not have a familial relationship. "Wife" and "daughter" both refer to family members, while "friend" refers to a person with whom one has a close relationship but is not related by blood or marriage.

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33. I'm married. I have two ________, a boy and a girl.

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The correct answer is "children." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they have two offspring, a boy and a girl. "Children" is the plural form of "child," which accurately reflects the fact that they have more than one child.

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34. This car is very ________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "fast" because the word "fast" is commonly used to describe a car that is capable of high speeds.

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35. That's my ________. He is 22 today.

Explanation

The given sentence states that "He is 22 today," indicating that the person being referred to is a male. Therefore, the correct answer is "son" as it is the appropriate term to describe a male child.

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36. Tick () the word that is different.

Explanation

The word "terrible" is different from the other two words because it has a negative connotation, while "fantastic" and "great" have positive connotations.

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37. A Are those your friends? B No. ________ friends aren't here today.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Our" because the speaker is referring to a group of people that includes themselves. Therefore, the possessive pronoun "our" is used to indicate that the friends belong to the speaker and others in their group.

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38. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The word "colour" has a different sound compared to the other two words. "Horse" and "board" both have the same "or" sound, while "colour" has a different "ou" sound.

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39. That's an ________ bag. It's a nice colour.

Explanation

The given correct answer is "orange" because the sentence states that the bag is a nice color, and orange is commonly associated with being a nice or attractive color.

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40. A Is that your sister over there? B Yes. She's the ________ one.

Explanation

B is describing the sister as "short" in comparison to the other options given (long and blue). This suggests that the sister is not tall in height.

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41. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The word "father" has a different sound compared to the words "mother" and "brother". The "a" sound in "father" is pronounced differently than the "o" sound in "mother" and the "o" sound in "brother".

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42. It's a ________ car.

Explanation

The correct answer is "cheap" because it is the only option that fits the sentence structure of "It's a ________ car." The other options, "Maria's" and "our," do not make sense in this context.

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43. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The word "phone" has a different sound compared to the other two words. The "ph" sound in "phone" is pronounced as /f/, while the "c" in "computer" and the "w" in "welcome" have their usual sounds, /k/ and /w/ respectively.

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44. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The word "hair" has a different sound because it is the only word that begins with the /h/ sound, while the other two words begin with the /g/ and /n/ sounds respectively.

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45. Her ________ are nice.

Explanation

The correct answer is "sons". This is because the sentence is referring to multiple sons, indicating that there is more than one son and that they are nice. The plural form "sons" is used to indicate this.

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46. Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.

Explanation

The word "chair" has a different sound compared to the other two words. "Chair" has the /tʃ/ sound at the beginning, while "are" and "fast" do not have this sound.

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Tick () the word that is different.
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
A Is your wife here? B Yes. ________ wife is over there.
Tick () the word that is different.
Tick () the word that is different.
Tick () the word that is different.
Suzy and Melanie are English. ________ husbands are American.
This is ________ father. My mother isn't here.
Where are ________ pens?
He's a very ________ man. He's 97.
Tick () the word that is different.
That's my dog. ________ name is Toby.
These are my ________. Their names are Ed and Marco.
Your mobile phone's fantastic. Is it ________?
These glasses are very ________. They're only £5.
These chairs are very ________.
Three hundred dollars? That's a very ________ watch.
Kate is not here, but this is ________ bag.
That's Trent's girlfriend. ________ very good-looking.
A What's ________ name? B I'm Nancy. I'm from England.
This is my new book. ________ very good.
Topsy and Tina are sisters. ________ brother's name is Tim.
Here are ________ sandwiches: one cheese, and one tuna and cheese.
Kelly is 18. Her ________ are 50. 
________ mother and father aren't from Turkey.
I'm Brenda, and this is my ________, Yumiko.
Maria is___________sister.
My ________ is very nice. Her name is Janice.
My sister's married. Her ________ name is Luke.
Angela is my ________.
My parents are ________.
Tick () the word that is different.
I'm married. I have two ________, a boy and a girl.
This car is very ________.
That's my ________. He is 22 today.
Tick () the word that is different.
A Are those your friends? ...
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
That's an ________ bag. It's a nice colour.
A Is that your sister over there? B Yes. She's the ________ one.
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
It's a ________ car.
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
Her ________ are nice.
Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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