LoginPossessive Determiners For beginners
In this lesson, learn about possessive determiners like "my," "your," and "their," which show ownership of nouns. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.
What Are Possessive Determiners?
Possessive determiners are used before nouns to show who owns something.
English Possessive Determiners
How To Use Possessive Determiners
Possessive determiners are used before nouns. Do not confuse them with possessive pronouns that must always appear alone.
I have a doll. → This is
We have a house. → Where is
Quiz:
1.
Which sentence uses the correct possessive determiner?
A
I have a pen. This is your pen.
B
She has a cat. This is her cat.
C
He has a dog. This is their dog.
D
We have books. This is his books.
2.
Sort the words to form a correct sentence.
my
i
book
.
him
favorite
gave
3.
Match each subject pronoun with the correct possessive determiner.
he
we
they
you
I
his
their
your
our
my
4.
Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive determiners.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park with
toys. Lily said, "Look at
doll, Tom! She is so pretty!" Tom smiled and said, "Yes,
doll is very nice. But look at my truck!" and showed her how fast
truck can go.
After a while, Lily couldn't find
doll. Tom quickly said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find
doll!"
They looked under the tree and found it. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!"
their
my
your
his
her
5.
Identify the sentence that does not use a possessive determiner.
A
I have a car. This is my car.
B
They have a garden. This is their garden.
C
It has a tail. This is its tail.
D
You have a bag. It is yours.
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