Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

Mrs. Pson introduces possessive pronouns and contractions, explaining their differences and uses. She provides examples and practice exercises to help students understand how possessive pronouns show ownership without apostrophes, while contractions use apostrophes to indicate missing letters. The video includes guided practice with answers and a final review to reinforce learning.

What is the main topic introduced by Mrs. Pson?

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Prepositions and conjunctions

• Possessive pronouns and contractions

• Verbs and nouns

How do possessive nouns show ownership?

• By using semicolons

• By using commas

• By using apostrophes

• By using colons

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun used before a noun?

• Mine

• Yours

• Our

• Theirs

Which possessive pronoun can be used both before a noun and alone?

• Our

• His

• Her

• Their

What is the role of apostrophes in contractions?

• To emphasize words

• To separate clauses

• To indicate missing letters

• To show possession

In the sentence 'The duty is hers', what is 'hers'?

• A contraction

• A possessive pronoun used alone

• A possessive pronoun before a noun

• An adjective

What does the contraction 'it's' stand for?

• It will

• It was

• It has

• It is

In the sentence 'Our president has just appointed you as an ambassador', which word is the possessive pronoun?

• Ambassador

• Our

• Appointed

• President

In the sentence 'The job is yours', which word is the possessive pronoun?

• Job

• Is

• Yours

• The

In the sentence 'They feel a duty toward the president and his program', which word is the possessive pronoun?

• His

• President

• Duty

• Feel