Rewrite the sentences so that the use of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives is correct. 1. A panel of students and teachers is judging the prize winners. That difficult... Rewrite the sentences so that the use of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives is correct. 1. A panel of students and teachers is judging the prize winners. That difficult decision is their's. 2. Everyone was impressed by Jill's painting. So no one was surprised when the top prize became hers'. 3. The eighth-grade teacher's pencil portrait of hers mother earned her a special prize. 4. The pieces of artwork from the show now hang throughout the school. Ours' are in the library.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to rewrite sentences to correct the use of possessive pronouns and adjectives. The goal is to identify the incorrect forms in the sentences and replace them with the correct ones.
Answer
1. Theirs. 2. Hers. 3. Her mother. 4. Ours.
- A panel of students and teachers is judging the prize winners. That difficult decision is theirs. 2. Everyone was impressed by Jill's painting. So no one was surprised when the top prize became hers. 3. The eighth-grade teacher's pencil portrait of her mother earned her a special prize. 4. The pieces of artwork from the show now hang throughout the school. Ours are in the library.
Answer for screen readers
- A panel of students and teachers is judging the prize winners. That difficult decision is theirs. 2. Everyone was impressed by Jill's painting. So no one was surprised when the top prize became hers. 3. The eighth-grade teacher's pencil portrait of her mother earned her a special prize. 4. The pieces of artwork from the show now hang throughout the school. Ours are in the library.
More Information
The possessive pronouns 'theirs' and 'hers' do not require apostrophes. The adjective 'her' correctly shows possession for 'mother,' and 'ours' does not need an apostrophe.
Tips
A common mistake is adding apostrophes to possessive pronouns like 'theirs' and 'hers.' Remember, possessive pronouns do not include apostrophes.
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