Basic English Grammar, Possessives

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows ownership or possession, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Ann'?

Back

Ann's.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: This is __________ book. (my, mine)

Back

my.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fill in the blank: That car is __________. (your, yours)

Back

yours.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the possessive adjective for 'he'?

Back

his.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fill in the blank: The dog wagged __________ tail. (its, it's)

Back

its.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: __________ shoes are on the floor. (her, hers)

Back

Her.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Luis'?

Back

Luis'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: This is __________ house. (their, theirs)

Back

their.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A