Saxon Genitive and Possessive Pronouns

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Questions and Answers

How is the saxon genitive formed in English?

By using the preposition 'of'

By placing the quantity before the subject

By adding 's to the subject followed by the object (correct)

By omitting the subject entirely

What is an example of using the saxon genitive to indicate the time of an event?

The dog's bowl is empty

Tomorrow's meeting is crucial for the company (correct)

The students' exams are next week

Veronica's work is important

Which phrase indicates plural possession using the saxon genitive?

Veronica's phone

The dog's toys

My friend's car

The students' backpacks (correct)

What distinguishes a possessive pronoun from the saxon genitive?

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership without needing an apostrophe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the saxon genitive correctly?

This is Jennifer's book Signup and view all the answers

How do possessive adjectives function in a sentence?

They are positioned before the noun Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly exemplifies singular possession?

The baby's blanket is soft Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about using the saxon genitive?

It can only be used for living beings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in English?

To indicate the subject and object are the same Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun for emphasis?

We manage ourselves without help. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: 'He taught ____ to be independent'?

himself Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the pronoun 'my' correctly?

I need my keys. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects a common misuse of reflexive pronouns?

He injured myself while playing. Signup and view all the answers

When should the reflexive pronoun 'myself' be used?

To refer back to the subject Signup and view all the answers

What does the possessive pronoun 'mine' indicate?

Ownership of an object Signup and view all the answers

In which context is the reflexive pronoun 'by themselves' correctly used?

The children played by themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses the pronoun 'me'?

Me found a new way. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the pronoun 'my'?

It is a possessive adjective. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Saxon Genitive

Used to show possession, similar to "of" in Spanish.
Formed by adding "'s" to the possessive noun.
Example: The patient's medicine is lost.

Examples of Saxon Genitive

Possession: The patient's medicine, my dog's house, Veronica's computer
Time: Today's episode, Tomorrow's meeting

Forming Possession with Two Owners

Use an apostrophe after the 's' if multiple nouns own something:
Example: The students' backpacks, my parents' photos

Avoiding Confusion with Plurals

Be mindful that adding "'s" to a noun can sometimes make it plural.
Differentiate between possessive and plural forms (check further resources for example videos).

Possessive Pronouns

Used to indicate ownership.
Types:
- Pronouns: Example: That red jacket over there, that's mine.
- Adjectives: Example: This is his book.

Possessive Pronoun Table

Used to avoid repetition of noun phrases.

Reflexive Pronouns

Used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same.
Form emphasis or highlight who performed an action.
Example: I hurt myself, We went ourselves.

Reflexive Pronoun Table

Shows different examples of when to use reflexive pronouns, including examples of using them with the word "by".

Me, Mine, Myself, My

Me: Used as an object pronoun (direct object). Example: Did you send me the document?
Mine: Used as a possessive pronoun (indicates possession). Example: That last piece of cake is mine!
Myself: Used as a reflexive pronoun to emphasize the subject performing the action. Example: I want to find myself in your eyes.
My: Used as an adjective modifying nouns to express possession. Example: I love my black jacket!

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Description

This quiz covers the rules of Saxon genitive used to indicate possession in English, alongside possessive pronouns and reflexive pronouns. You'll learn how to form possessives correctly and avoid common pitfalls, enhancing your understanding of ownership in the language.