Complete The Phrases Using A Possessive Adjective
Complete the phrases using a possessive adjective (my, your, his, her, its, our or their).
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Mary is Tom’s aunt. Mary is ________ aunt.
Explanation
The correct answer is "his" because the sentence states that Mary is Tom's aunt, indicating that Mary is related to Tom. Therefore, when referring to Mary's relationship with Tom, we would use the possessive pronoun "his" to indicate that Mary is his aunt.Rate this question:
- 2.
I found this bird on the grass. ________ wing is broken.
Explanation
The correct answer is "its". In this sentence, "its" is used to indicate possession. Since the sentence is referring to the bird's wing, which is a part of the bird itself, the possessive form "its" is appropriate. "Its" without an apostrophe is the possessive form of "it", while "it's" with an apostrophe is a contraction of "it is" or "it has".Rate this question:
- 3.
Mary has two small dogs. ________ dogs are very cute. ________ names are Fluffy and Pinky.
Explanation
The correct answer is "her, their, her their, Her, Their, Her Their". The first blank should be filled with "her" because it refers to Mary, who owns the dogs. The second blank should be filled with "their" because it refers to the dogs, indicating possession. The third blank should be filled with "Her" because it starts a new sentence and refers to Mary. The fourth blank should be filled with "Their" because it refers to the dogs. The fifth blank should be filled with "Her" because it starts a new sentence and refers to Mary. The sixth blank should be filled with "Their" because it refers to the dogs.Rate this question:
- 4.
I can’t open the door. I lost ________ keys.
Explanation
The correct answer is "my" because the sentence suggests that the speaker is unable to open the door because they have lost their own keys. The possessive pronoun "my" indicates ownership, implying that the keys belong to the speaker.Rate this question:
- 5.
My sister and I visit England every year. ________ parents live there.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Our, our." In this sentence, the possessive pronoun "our" is used to show that the parents being referred to belong to both the speaker and their sister. The repetition of "our" emphasizes the shared ownership of the parents.Rate this question:
- 6.
If you have trouble, ask ________ teacher for help.
Explanation
The correct answer is "your" because the sentence is asking for the person to ask their own teacher for help. "Your" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership or association with the person being referred to, in this case, the person who is having trouble.Rate this question:
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