Possessive Forms in English Grammar

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Which of the following sentences is in the correct possessive form?

  • The book is of me
  • I's book
  • My book (correct)
  • The book of mine

What is the correct way to indicate possession when using a possessive noun as the subject?

  • Changing the verb tense to past continuous
  • Adding the possession verb to the sentence
  • Adding an article before the noun
  • Using the possessive form directly (correct)

Why is 'Sarah's car' preferred over 'Sarah possesses a car'?

  • It is more grammatically correct
  • It is more commonly used in everyday conversations
  • It is shorter and more concise (correct)
  • It is more formal in tone

What is the rule for using possession verbs in the Present/Past Continuous tense?

<p>Never add -ing to the possession verb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

<p>You's car (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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