Understanding Possessive Adjectives

This video tutorial explains possessive adjectives, their function, and examples. It covers the list of possessive adjectives, including 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their', and 'whose'. The video also discusses the term 'possessive determiner', the pronominal function of possessive adjectives, and common spelling mistakes. It concludes with a summary of key points.

Which of the following is NOT a possessive adjective?

• my

• your

• his

• they

What is the primary function of a possessive adjective?

• To describe a noun

• To show ownership

• To replace a noun

• To ask a question

In the sentence 'Her dream is big', what role does 'her' play?

• It is an adverb

• It is a noun

• It is a verb

• It is a possessive adjective

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a possessive adjective?

• She is taller than him.

• They are going to the park.

• Your house is beautiful.

• The dog is mine.

What is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence?

• Possessive adjectives come last

• Possessive adjectives come after size adjectives

• Possessive adjectives come first

• Possessive adjectives come after color adjectives

How is 'whose' classified when used in a question?

• As a verb

• As an interrogative adjective

• As a noun

• As a possessive adjective

What is the difference between 'possessive adjective' and 'possessive determiner'?

• There is no difference

• Possessive determiner is a newer term

• Possessive adjective is a newer term

• They are used in different languages

In the sentence 'The dog has eaten its dinner', what does 'its' represent?

• A noun

• An adverb

• A verb

• A possessive adjective

Which of the following is a first person singular possessive adjective?

• his

• their

• your

• my

Which of the following is a common mistake with possessive adjectives?

• Confusing 'his' with 'he's'

• Using 'their' as a verb

• Using 'its' as a contraction

• Confusing 'your' with 'you're'