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Which of the following possessive adjectives is used to describe something belonging to the speaker?
Which of the following possessive adjectives is used to describe something belonging to the speaker?
Possessive adjectives are used to describe pronouns.
Possessive adjectives are used to describe pronouns.
False
What is the main function of possessive adjectives?
What is the main function of possessive adjectives?
To show ownership or possession
The possessive adjective '_____' is used to describe something belonging to a male person or animal.
The possessive adjective '_____' is used to describe something belonging to a male person or animal.
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Which of the following sentences is an example of using 'your' as a possessive adjective?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using 'your' as a possessive adjective?
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Match the following possessive adjectives with their usage:
Match the following possessive adjectives with their usage:
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Possessive adjectives always come before the ______ they modify.
Possessive adjectives always come before the ______ they modify.
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Study Notes
Possessive Adjectives
What are Possessive Adjectives?
- Modify nouns to show ownership or possession
- Indicate that something belongs to someone or something else
Types of Possessive Adjectives:
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My: used to describe something belonging to the speaker
- Example: "My book is on the table."
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Your: used to describe something belonging to the listener or reader
- Example: "Your car is very nice."
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His: used to describe something belonging to a male person or animal
- Example: "His dog is very friendly."
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Her: used to describe something belonging to a female person or animal
- Example: "Her hair is very long."
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Its: used to describe something belonging to an animal or thing
- Example: "The cat chases its tail."
Key Points:
- Possessive adjectives always come before the noun they modify
- They agree with the possessor, not the possessed
- They are used to describe nouns, not pronouns
Examples:
- "My sister is very smart." (Here, "my" describes the sister)
- "This is his book." (Here, "his" describes the book)
- "That is her car." (Here, "her" describes the car)
Possessive Adjectives
Definition and Function
- Modify nouns to show ownership or possession
- Indicate that something belongs to someone or something else
Types of Possessive Adjectives
- My: used to describe something belonging to the speaker
- Your: used to describe something belonging to the listener or reader
- His: used to describe something belonging to a male person or animal
- Her: used to describe something belonging to a female person or animal
- Its: used to describe something belonging to an animal or thing
Key Points
- Possessive adjectives always come before the noun they modify
- They agree with the possessor, not the possessed
- They are used to describe nouns, not pronouns
Examples
- "My" describes the sister in "My sister is very smart"
- "His" describes the book in "This is his book"
- "Her" describes the car in "That is her car"
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Learn about possessive adjectives in English grammar, including their functions, types, and examples. Understand how to use my, your, his, her, its, our, and their to show ownership or possession.
