Exploring Possessive Pronouns in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains possessive pronouns, which show ownership. It divides them into two categories: those that behave like adjectives and those that behave like nouns. The tutorial emphasizes that possessive pronouns do not contain apostrophes. Examples are provided to illustrate how these pronouns function in sentences, highlighting the difference between adjective-like and noun-like behaviors. The video concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the primary function of possessive pronouns?

• To replace a noun

• To describe a noun

• To show possession

• To indicate action

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which possessive pronoun acts as an adjective for 'I'?

• I

• Me

• Mine

• My

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is NOT a possessive pronoun?

• Hers

• Theirs

• Its

• Your's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do possessive pronouns that act like nouns differ from those acting as adjectives?

• They can stand alone

• They are used before a verb

• They always need a noun after them

• They cannot be used in a sentence without a noun

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which possessive pronoun does not change form between acting as an adjective and a noun?

• My

• Your

• Their

• His

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is a key characteristic of possessive pronouns acting like adjectives?

• They always come after the noun they modify

• They can stand alone in a sentence

• They change form when the noun changes number

• They specify ownership

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Why do possessive pronouns not contain apostrophes?

• Because they are not real words

• Because they always precede nouns

• To differentiate them from contractions

• To make them easier to spell

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive pronoun as a noun?

• "That book is my."

• "This is hers book."

• "That book is mine."

• "Mine book is on the table."

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the possessive pronoun acting as an adjective for 'Girish'?

• His

• Him

• Hers

• He

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How can 'his' be used independently in a sentence?

• "He is the owner."

• "His book is nice."

• "His is on the table."

• "His have it."

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D