Possessive Adjectives

What is the function of possessive adjectives in a sentence?

• To modify nouns by indicating ownership or possession.

• To describe the action of the verb.

• To provide additional information about the subject.

• To connect clauses in a sentence.

What is the possessive adjective for 'it'?

• its

• it's

• their

• his

Create a sentence using 'his'.

• An example sentence using 'his' is: 'That is his car.'

• This is his book.

• She loves his music.

• They are his friends.

Can possessive adjectives be used with plural nouns?

• Yes, possessive adjectives can be used with plural nouns. For example: 'Our friends are coming over.'

• No, possessive adjectives can only be used with singular nouns.

• Possessive adjectives can be used with plural nouns, but only in formal writing.

• Possessive adjectives cannot be used with nouns at all.

How do you use 'your' in a sentence?

• 'Your' is used to indicate that something belongs to the person being spoken to. For example: 'Is this your pen?'

• 'Your' is used to ask someone about their feelings. For example: 'How is your day going?'

• 'Your' is used to express a command. For example: 'Your turn to speak.'

• 'Your' is used to indicate a location. For example: 'Your house is over there.'

What is the possessive adjective for 'they'?

• their

• his

• her

• its

Provide an example sentence using 'its'.

• The dog wagged its tail.

• The cat chased its tail.

• She loves her new dress.

• They are going to the park.

What is the possessive adjective for 'he'?

• his

• her

• their

• its

How do you use 'my' in a sentence?

• 'My' is used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker. For example: 'This is my book.'

• 'My' is used to ask someone about their belongings. For example: 'Is this my pen?'

• 'My' is used to express a feeling. For example: 'My heart is heavy.'

• 'My' is used to indicate a location. For example: 'My house is over there.'

What is the possessive adjective for 'we'?

• our

• us

• we're

• ours