The possessive adjectives
| Person | singular | plural | |
first |
my |
our |
|
second |
your |
your |
|
third |
his (male) |
their |
|
third |
its (neutral) |
their |
|
third |
her (female) |
their |
Comparison of possessive adjectives and subject pronouns
| Person | Personal | Possessive | Personal | Possessive | ||
first |
my |
my book |
we |
our book |
||
second |
you |
your book |
you |
your book |
||
third |
he |
his book |
they |
their book |
||
third |
it |
its book |
||||
third |
she |
her book |
Example of possessive adjectives
(possessive adjectives) + (noun)
My pencil
I write with my pencil.
His father
A boy sees his father.
Her dog
A girl walks her dog.
Its house
The dog likes its house.
Your book.
The teacher reads your book
Their computer
They need their computer.
Our lockers
We open our locker.
TEST YOURSELF:
Type the correct possessive adjectives in the following sentences:
1. I make tea. tea is good.
2. She sells books to students. books are cheap.
3. Vera is a teacher. students are happy.
4. Bill and Ted are young. mother is old.
5. Leslie and me like Ted and Bill. friendship is nice.
6. Jessica lends money to Bobby. money is helpful.
7. The shop is closed. doors are locked.
8. You buy tickets. tickets are expensive.
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The possessive adjectives are:
1. My - 5. Our
2. Her - 6. Her
3. Her - 7. Its
4. Their - 8. Your
