Basic English Grammar, Possessives

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What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun is a word that shows ownership or possession, such as 'his', 'hers', 'theirs', and 'its'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'he'?

Back

The possessive form of 'he' is 'his'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'she'?

Back

The possessive form of 'she' is 'her'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'they'?

Back

The possessive form of 'they' is 'their'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'their' and 'theirs'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive adjective used before a noun, while 'theirs' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: The car belongs to John. It is __________.

Back

John's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: The toys belong to the children. They are __________.

Back

theirs.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: The book belongs to Sarah. It is __________.

Back

hers.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'it'?

Back

The possessive form of 'it' is 'its'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: The backpack belongs to him. It's __________.

Back

his.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D