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What is the primary function of possessive pronouns?
What is the primary function of possessive pronouns?
- To show plural form
- To indicate a question
- To replace verbs in a sentence
- To show ownership or possession (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of possessive pronouns?
Which of the following is a characteristic of possessive pronouns?
- They always use apostrophes
- They only use apostrophes when replacing nouns
- They never use apostrophes (correct)
- They only use apostrophes when used as adjectives
What is the correct way to use the possessive pronoun 'hers' in a sentence?
What is the correct way to use the possessive pronoun 'hers' in a sentence?
- The cat is hers (correct)
- The cat is her's
- The cat belongs to hers
- The cat is hers'
What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
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What can possessive pronouns be used as in a sentence?
What can possessive pronouns be used as in a sentence?
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Study Notes
Apostrophes of Possession: Possessive Pronouns
What are Possessive Pronouns?
- Words that show ownership or possession
- Replace nouns in a sentence
- Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
Characteristics of Possessive Pronouns
- Do not use apostrophes
- Already show possession, so no additional apostrophes are needed
- Can be used as adjectives or pronouns
Examples of Possessive Pronouns in Sentences
- This book is mine. (adjective)
- That is yours. (pronoun)
- The cat is hers. (adjective)
- The car is theirs. (adjective)
Key Points to Remember
- Possessive pronouns do not use apostrophes
- They already show possession, so no additional apostrophes are needed
- Can be used as adjectives or pronouns
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