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Which type of words do we use to describe possession in English?
Which type of words do we use to describe possession in English?
- Pronouns
- Adjectives (correct)
- Verbs
- Nouns
Where do we use possessive adjectives in a sentence?
Where do we use possessive adjectives in a sentence?
- Before a noun (correct)
- After a noun
- At the end of a sentence
- In the middle of a sentence
Which of the following is a possessive adjective?
Which of the following is a possessive adjective?
- His (correct)
- Mine
- Their
- Yours
What does the word 'your' indicate in the sentence 'What's your name'?
What does the word 'your' indicate in the sentence 'What's your name'?
Which of the following is an example of a possessive adjective?
Which of the following is an example of a possessive adjective?
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Possessive Adjective
Possessive Adjective
A word that shows possession or ownership.
Possessive adjective placement
Possessive adjective placement
Possessive adjectives always come before the noun they modify.
Example of a possessive adjective
Example of a possessive adjective
A word that indicates possession, like "My," "Your," "His," or "Her".
"Your" in 'What's your name'
"Your" in 'What's your name'
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Another Possessive Adjective Example
Another Possessive Adjective Example
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Study Notes
Possessive Adjectives
- We use possessive adjectives to describe possession in English, which show that something belongs to someone or something else.
- Possessive adjectives are used to describe a noun or pronoun, typically placed before the noun they modify.
- The following are possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, its, our, and their.
- In the sentence 'What's your name', the word 'your' indicates that the name belongs to the person being asked.
- An example of a possessive adjective is 'my', which is used to describe something that belongs to the speaker.
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