Grammar 3: Possessive Pronouns

1. There are several ways to talk about possession. You already know that we can use possessive adjectives such as my and your.Example: Talia: This is my story.We can also use possessive pronouns, such as mine and yours.Example: Talia: The story is mine.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVEPOSSESSIVE PRONOUNmymineyouryoursThis is her story.The story is hers.itsourourstheirtheirsNotice that there is no possessive pronoun for it.

2. We use a possessive pronoun instead of a possessive adjective plus a noun.Example: The story is your story.The story is yours.In this example yours means your story.Possessive pronouns are never followed by nouns.

We do NOT say: The story is yours story.

3. We often use possessive pronouns with of after a noun in expressions like a friend of mine.Example: Talia is a friend of mine.Nick was a classmate of hers.

4. We use the same possessive pronoun for singular and for plural nouns. The form of the pronoun doesnt change.Example: That report is mine.Those reports are mine.

We do NOT say: Those reports are mines.

5. Possessive pronouns can go at the beginning or end of a sentence.Example: This isnt Amys hat. Its my hat.Hers is new. Mine is old.Those arent Amys gloves.Hers are red. The blue ones are mine.

6. We often use possessive pronouns to answer questions starting with Whose.Example: Amy: Whose job is this?Talia: Its hers.

Note that whose is not the same as whos (who is).

We do NOT say: Whos job is this?

Class Activity #10Complete each dialog. Click on the answer.

1.Talia: ________ pen is this?Amy: I don't know. It's not mine.Who

Who's

Whose

2.Amy: Hey, have you seen my calculator?John: Maybe. Is this ________?your

yours

of yours

3.John: Tony, I'd like you to meet a friend of ________. This is Luisa.Tony: Hi. Nice to meet you!me

my

mine

4.Amy: Can I borrow your cell phone? Mine isn't working. Talia: Sorry, but I'm using it now. Ask John. I'm sure you can use ________.his

him

of his

5.John: That's a nice photo, Tony. Is that ________ daughter?Tony: No, that's my niece.your

yours

of yours

6.Julio: I missed the last class. Could I borrow your notes?Amy: Why don't you borrow Talia's? ________ are usually better.She

Her

Hers

7.Amy: Should we use my tape recorder?Talia: No, let's use mine. Mine ________ better.am

is

are

8.Amy: You know, Talia, Tony said that this could be your big break. Come up with something and the story is ________!Talia: I know!his

mine

yours

Final del formularioPossessive pronouns show that something belongs to someone or something.

If the shoes belong to me, they are __________shoes. They are _________mine.If the car belongs to you, it is ________car. It is ________.If the books belong to her, they are ________books. They are _________.If the pencil belongs to him, it is ________pencil. It is _________.If the leaf belongs to the plant, it is _________leaf.If the food belongs to us, it is _________food. It is ________.If the house belongs to them, it is _________house. It is _________.

Choose the possessive pronouns that best complete each sentence.

1. ____(My/Mine) brother planted a beautiful apricot tree in_____(our/ours) front yard.

2. Annalisa finished _____________ (her/hers) homework early, but Julissa didnot do _______________(her/hers) until later.

3. The little boy who lives next door played with _____________(him/his) toys.

4. The furniture belongs to my mother. It is _________________(her/hers).

5. _________________(Our/Ours) family enjoys spending time together.

6. Jennys dad trimmed the branches off the tree. It looked bare without all of__________________ (it/its) branches.

7. You must remember to clean _______________(your/yours) room beforeyou go to the party.

8. Mr. and Mrs. Rochester bought a plant for ________________ (their/theirs)house.

9. The bicycle over there is ____________(him/his), but this one right here is_______________________ (my/mine).

10. Angela likes to wear _________________ (her/hers) hair long, while Peggyprefers to wear ________________(her/hers) short.Vocabulary

Read parts of an interview with Nick Crawfords parents. Choose the correct vocabulary word from the box. You wont use all of the words. Be careful to choose the correct form (noun or adjective).NOUNADJECTIVENOUNADJECTIVEbusinessbusinesslikecompetitioncompetitiveemotionemotionalinjuryinjuredprofessionalprofessionalconfidentconfidenceinnocenceinnocentnationnationalpleasurepleasantshameshamefultruthtruthfulsurprisesurprised/surprising

Interviewer:How do you feel about all the attention Nick has received?Mary Crawford:This is just such an (1) emotional experience for us. Its hard to believe Nick is playing against the players in the (2) nation!Interviewer:You sound (3) surprised. Didnt you think Nick would someday be a star soccer player!Harold Crawford:To be honest, I knew he was good, but I never thought he would make it to the (4) n______________ team. It was truly a (5) p________________ surprise the day we found out he made the team.Interviewer: What was Nick like as a child? Was he a good soccer player back then?Mary:Nick was always (6) c_________________ as a child. He liked to win. We put him on junior soccer teams, and he even entered several soccer (7) c___________________ as a teenager.Interviewer:When Nick went to college, what did he study?Harold:Well, he always knew he wanted to be a (8) p____________________ soccer player, but he majored in (9) b____________________ so he would have another option.Interviewer:Tell me, how do you feel about Nicks recent (10) i___________________?Harold:Well, its really a (11) s____________________ that Nick was (12) ______________________ and had to sit out the last game, but Im (13) c__________________ hell be back out there on that field in no time.

amazing adj. making someone feel very surprisedThe dancers were really amazing! career n. a job or profession that you have been trained for and intend to do for a long timeMy career as an actor began with a small part in a school play. competition n. [1] a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other First prize in the competition was won by Ms. Philippines.Review QuizVocabulary

Read the sentences below. Type the correct form of the verb in parentheses into each blank. Use the present perfect or the simple past.

Read the paragraph. Then complete the sentences.Talia is a researcher. She (1) find information on any topic. She tells Tony that she will (2) convince Nick to tell her the truth. Tony tells Talia that if she (3) to get the information within a day, they will have to run the story anyway. Talia is confident that she (4) to do the job

A.3Review Quiz

Reading

Read the article. Then complete the summary. Drag and drop the information into the correct order based on the reading. You will not use all the sentences.

Making Music From A Young Age: The Carla Olivia Story Carla Olivia is one of the most famous singers and songwriters of this new millennium. She was born in Albany, New York in 1984. At an early age, Carla's parents saw that she had a gift for singing and playing piano. At the age of eight, she was writing her own songs, and she could play the guitar almost perfectly. Carla appeared on the television program Becoming Famous at the age of 15. Here she had the opportunity to perform one of her own songs. Michael Castaneda, a famous music producer, contacted Carla after he saw her on Becoming Famous. Castaneda offered Carla a contract. Carla got her big break. Carla recorded her first hit song, "Exposure," at the age of 16. This song was a worldwide success and over one million copies were sold. After her first hit, Castaneda wanted Carla to record an album. Carla worked hard on the album and finished it when she turned 17. The album is called "Choose Your Identity." The album sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Carla earned three Grammy awards with this album. Currently, Carla Olivia is working on her new album, named "Revelation." Besides this new album, Carla is making her debut in the movie "Dream." She plays one of the main characters in this movie.

A4Vocabularytake a hike idiom SPOKEN an impolite expression, said when you want someone to leave Look, I said you weren't invited, so take a hike! take a look collocation to read something quickly or consider it, especially in order to decide what to do Here's their proposal. Take a look at it tonight, and we'll discuss it in the morning. take care collocation SPOKEN to think about what you are doing so that something bad doesn't happen The roads are very icy, so take care driving. take it easy idiom SPOKEN used to tell someone to stop being angry or worried and calm down Take it easy! It wasn't your fault. take it from me idiom SPOKEN used to emphasize that someone can believe what you are saying because you know the subject you are talking about Italy is a beautiful country. Take it from me -- I lived in Rome for seven years. take it or leave it idiom SPOKEN used to say that someone can accept an offer or refuse it, but that there can be no discussion about it $2,000 is the most I'm willing to pay -- take it or leave it. take place collocation to occur, especially after being planned or arranged The next match will take place in Monte Carlo. take sides collocation to choose to support a particular person or opinion My brothers argue with each other a lot, but I try not to take sides. take your pick idiom SPOKEN to select one of several things There's chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry -- take your pick. take your time collocation to do something slowly or carefully without rushing You can take your time packing -- the flight doesn't leave until this evening.

Class activity # 11

Class activity # 14

Complete each dialog. Click on the drop-down box. Then click on the answer.

1. Josh: Hi, Amy. How's your job?Amy: The job is . What about yours? GoodWell2. Josh: OK. But I'm working really . Hardhardly3. Josh: My boss is tough, but at least he's . FairFairly4. Amy: I'm sure you'll do . You always do. GoodWell5. Josh: Do you want to go to a movie tonight?Amy: I can't. I have to work . LateLately

6. Amy: Hey, Josh, do you speak Spanish?Josh: Yes, but I don't speak it . Why? FluenFluently7.Amy: Well, there's a Spanish movie at the Quad. You might like to see it. People say it's very . Good Well8. Josh: That sounds good. It's always a experience to listen to Spanish, even when I can't understand everything. Nice Nicely

Class activity # 15

Review Quiz

Vocabulary

Josh's friend George is showing him a trick with playing cards. Complete the dialog. Click on each drop-down box. Then click on the answer.

George: I have ten cards here. If you choose a queen, you'll lose. Which do you want? (1) . Josh: Oh, which one should I choose? George: Hey, don't be nervous, Josh. (2) . Josh: But I don't want to make a mistake. George: OK. I'll wait. Just (3) . Josh: Oh, I win! George: Really? Josh: Yes, (4)

Grammar 1Complete each dialog. Click on the drop-down box. Then click on the answer.A. Nick: You don't believe me, (1) ? Talia: Of course I believe you. B. Amy: We can do it, (2) ? Tony: I don't think we canGrammar 2Complete each dialog. Click on the drop-down box. Then click on the answer.A. Josh: Jason is a (1) swimmer. Amy: Yes, he swims very (2) . B. Dean: Have you finished reading, Mary? Oh, that was (3) ! Mary: Yes, but I didn't understand the (4) paragraphGrammar 3Rebecca Grimaldi is Tony's niece. She wants to be a teacher. Read the email below. Type the correct article (a, an, or the) into each blank.

Dear Ms. Mayo, How have you been doing? I'm doing great. I'm learning so much in my teacher training program. Last week, we visited (1) high school located on the east side of town. We met with (2) principal and several teachers. Then I observed a fourth grade class. All of (3) children were excited about learning. Thanks for helping me decide to become (4) teacher. I can't wait to have a class of my own. I promise to keep in touch! Take care! Rebecca Grimaldi