Basic English Grammar, Possessives

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What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun is a word that shows ownership or possession, such as 'his', 'hers', 'theirs', and 'its'.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'he'?

Back

The possessive form of 'he' is 'his'.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'she'?

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The possessive form of 'she' is 'her'.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'they'?

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The possessive form of 'they' is 'their'.

Front

What is the difference between 'their' and 'theirs'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive adjective used before a noun, while 'theirs' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone.

Front

Fill in the blank: The car belongs to John. It is __________.

Back

John's.

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Fill in the blank: The toys belong to the children. They are __________.

Back

theirs.

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Fill in the blank: The book belongs to Sarah. It is __________.

Back

hers.

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What is the possessive form of 'it'?

Back

The possessive form of 'it' is 'its'.

Front

Fill in the blank: The backpack belongs to him. It's __________.

Back

his.