Possessive Adjectives Exercises PDF
Possessive adjectives are words that show ownership or possession. They are used before nouns to indicate who or what something belongs to. There are two types of possessive adjectives:
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Demonstrative possessive adjectives: These adjectives are used to refer to something that is close to the speaker or writer. They are:
- my
- your
- his
- her
- its
- our
- their
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Indefinite possessive adjectives: These adjectives are used to refer to something that is not close to the speaker or writer. They are:
- mine
- yours
- his
- hers
- its
- ours
- theirs
Possessive adjectives can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some examples:
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To show ownership:
- This is my book.
- That is your car.
- He is wearing his new shoes.
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To indicate a relationship:
- She is my sister.
- He is my friend.
- They are our children.
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To show possession of a quality or characteristic:
- He has a good sense of humor.
- She has a beautiful voice.
- They have a strong work ethic.
Exercises
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Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive adjective.
- This is _____ book. (my, your, his)
- That is _____ car. (my, your, his)
- He is wearing _____ new shoes. (my, your, his)
- She is _____ sister. (my, your, his)
- He is _____ friend. (my, your, his)
- They are _____ children. (my, your, his)
- He has a good sense of humor. (my, your, his)
- She has a beautiful voice. (my, your, his)
- They have a strong work ethic. (my, your, his)
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Rewrite the following sentences using a possessive adjective.
- The book belongs to me.
- The car belongs to you.
- The shoes belong to him.
- The sister belongs to her.
- The friend belongs to him.
- The children belong to them.
- The sense of humor belongs to him.
- The voice belongs to her.
- The work ethic belongs to them.
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Write a short paragraph about yourself using possessive adjectives.
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