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Possessive Pronouns Grammar Exercises for English Language

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Possessive pronouns are an essential part of mastering the English language, as they help clarify ownership and relationships between people and objects. These pronouns replace nouns to show who owns something, making sentences more concise and avoiding repetition. Words like "mine," "yours," "his," "hers," "ours," and "theirs" are possessive pronouns that can stand alone without a noun following them. Understanding how to properly use possessive pronouns is crucial for clear and effective communication, whether you are writing an essay, having a conversation, or drafting an email. In these exercises, you will practice identifying and correctly using possessive pronouns in various contexts. Through a series of activities, you will learn to differentiate between possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, and you'll become more comfortable with their placement within sentences. These exercises are designed to help you reinforce your understanding and improve your confidence in using possessive pronouns accurately. So, dive in and start practicing to enhance your grammar skills and ensure your English is both precise and polished.

Exercise 1

1. This book belongs to Mary. It is *hers* (possessive pronoun for "Mary"). 2. The cat is sleeping in *its* bed (possessive pronoun for "the cat"). 3. I forgot to bring *my* keys (possessive pronoun for "I"). 4. The house on the corner is *theirs* (possessive pronoun for "they"). 5. The dog wagged *its* tail happily (possessive pronoun for "the dog"). 6. Can you lend me *your* pen? (possessive pronoun for "you"). 7. That bike belongs to Tom. It is *his* (possessive pronoun for "Tom"). 8. The car in the driveway is *ours* (possessive pronoun for "we"). 9. She always brings *her* lunch to work (possessive pronoun for "she"). 10. The shoes on the floor are *mine* (possessive pronoun for "I").

Exercise 2

1. This book belongs to Sarah. It is *hers* (possessive pronoun for "Sarah"). 2. That house on the corner is *ours* (possessive pronoun for "we"). 3. I bought this bicycle last week. It is *mine* (possessive pronoun for "I"). 4. The blue car in the driveway is *theirs* (possessive pronoun for "they"). 5. These gloves are not *mine*; they must be someone else's (possessive pronoun for "I"). 6. My brother has his own room. That room is *his* (possessive pronoun for "he"). 7. Is this jacket *yours* (possessive pronoun for "you")? 8. The cat loves to sleep in *its* bed (possessive pronoun for "it"). 9. Our team won the championship. The trophy is *ours* (possessive pronoun for "we"). 10. She always takes care of her belongings. That wallet is *hers* (possessive pronoun for "she").

Exercise 3

1. This book is *mine*, not yours. (possessive pronoun for 'I') 2. Is this car *hers* or his? (possessive pronoun for 'she') 3. The house on the corner is *ours*. (possessive pronoun for 'we') 4. These toys are *theirs*, not ours. (possessive pronoun for 'they') 5. That cat is *his*, not hers. (possessive pronoun for 'he') 6. The decision is *yours*, not mine. (possessive pronoun for 'you') 7. The responsibility is *mine*, not yours. (possessive pronoun for 'I') 8. The blame is *theirs*, not ours. (possessive pronoun for 'they') 9. This room is *ours*, not theirs. (possessive pronoun for 'we') 10. The credit for the project is *hers*, not his. (possessive pronoun for 'she')