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DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZODRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZOSubject: Basic English Subject: Basic English
Area: GrammarArea: Grammar
Interamerican UniversityGuayama Campus
Proyecto Titulo V CooperativoImproving Academic Outcomes Through a
Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum
Module on Possessive AdjectivesModule on Possessive Adjectives
OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
Through the study of this Module on PossessiveAdjectives, students will be able to: identify possessive adjectives correctly in
sentences.
recognize possessive adjectives correctly.
use sentences with possessive adjectives correctly.
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
Students will reinforce their knowledge of possessive adjectives, applying all levels of critical thinking skills.
TIME FRAMETIME FRAMETime frame:
You may work at your own pace.Assessment:
Pre-test, Post-testCriteria of Evaluation:
72% or more to master.Instructional Activities:
Skill- building activities.
Welcome Students, There is no better time than the present to learn what possessive adjectives are and how to use them. This Module will guide you through different skill building activities on possessive adjectives. This Module will be of great help in your quest in learning English grammar. There is always time to learn and acquire new skills.
You will first take a Pre-test, in which you must achieve a 72% or more to continue with the exercises. Second, you will have a clear explanation of the rules to be used. Next, you will take a Post-test in which you must achieve a 72% in order to pass the Module. Finally, you will have a list of links which will be useful in continuing your quest for knowledge on possessive adjectives.
PRE – TESTPRE – TEST Part I. Read the sentences. Choose the best
possessive adjective to complete each one.
1. She has hazel eyes. ____ eyes are hazel.
a. Hisb. Our
c. Herd. Itse. My
2. I have a tricycle. It is ____ tricycle.
a. myb. herc. hisd. itse. our
3. That is his collection. ____ collection is big.
a. Ourb. Yourc. Herd. My
e. His
4. This is Nancy’s pen. It’s ____ pen.
a. ourb. myc. your
d. here. its
5. The lion has four legs. It walks with ____ legs.
a. myb. his
c. itsd. oure. your
Part II. Read each sentence carefully. Identify the possessive adjective and write it.
_____ 1. I recite in my school. _____ 2. The teacher doesn’t like her
student._____ 3. Is that your dog?_____ 4. The dog has its food. _____ 5. This is their bed._____ 6. Maria is his cousin._____ 7. Is that our table?_____ 8. Juan has lost his keys._____ 9. Was your trip long?_____ 10. My wallet is missing.
Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.
1. I have a baby. ____ name is Tony.2. The kitten has broken ____ leg.3. Lisa has beautiful jewels. ____ jewels are very
expensive.4. The store has ____ cigarettes locked.5. We gave the boys ____ e-mails. 6. Noel has a coat. ____ coat is black.7. Leslie has a goddaughter. ____ name is Laurie Ann. 8. We have our girlfriends. They have ____ girlfriends.9. You have a photo album. ____ photo album is important.10. The Reverend has a bible in ____ hand.
your our his her their its my
What is a possessive adjective?What is a possessive adjective?Let’s begin by learning what possessive adjectives are:Possessive adjectives are used as adjectives and modify a noun or noun phrase. They are words used to indicate ownership or possession.Example:
This is my portfolio.What is your e-mail?
Possessive AdjectivesPossessive Adjectives
I have my notebook.You have your notebook.He has his notebook.She has her notebook.It has its notebook.We have our notebooks.You have your notebooks.They have their notebooks.
Activity 1Activity 1Fill in the blank with the correct possessive adjective.
1. Maria has a pen. She writes with ____ pen.2. The mall is dark. ____ lights are off.3. I bake cakes. ____ cakes are good.4. You sell insurance plans. ____ insurance plans are
cheap.5. Juan and Pablo are classmates. ____ friendship is
nice.6. Noel and I board together. ____ house is beautiful.7. The young boy likes ____ teacher.
my ● you ● his ● her ● its ● our ● their
Possessive adjectives are different from possessive pronouns. Notice the difference. Do not become confused.
Possessive Pronouns
mineyours
hishersits
ourstheirs
Possessive Adjectives
myyourhisheritsourtheir
There are singular and plural possessive adjectives.
Singular
my yourhisherits
Plural
ouryourtheir
Example:
This is my marker.
That is your portfolio.
The bike is his.
The cat has its home.
SINGULAR
This is our home.
Their singing is excellent.
PLURAL
Activity 2Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective and decide if it’s used in singular or plural.
A. Singular B. Plural
_____ 1. Her name is Juana._____ 2. Their train is arriving late._____ 3. That is our house._____ 4. My mother is beautiful._____ 5. His brother is a plumber._____ 6. Is that your apartment?_____ 7. The river has its beauty.
1. The girl walks to ___ piano.2. The boy walks to ____ bike.3. I walk to ____ house.4. We study ____ new songs every day.5. I put ___ portfolio in my CD.6. Sue likes __ English boyfriend.7. We bring____ homework to the Open Lab.8. The boys bring ___ walkmans to school.9. The girls bring ___ dolls to class.10. Our teacher, Mrs. Vera comes to school in ___car.11. Josue studies English in ___ room.
Activity 3Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective in the blanks.
The following table will help you understand possessive adjectives in all their forms.
Number Person Gender* PossessiveAdjectives
1st2nd
3rd
m/fm/fmfn
myyourhisherIts
1st2nd3rd
m/fm/f
m/f/n
ouryourtheir
SINGULAR
PLURAL
* m = male f = female n = neuter
Post – testPost – test Part I. Read the sentences. Choose
the best possessive adjective to complete them.
1. She is Italian. ____ name is Sofia. a. My d. Our
b. Its e. Theirc. Her
(Part I)2. Pablo has a tag. ____ tag is blue and green.a. Its d. Ourb. Your e. Hisc. My
3. We live in Jayuya, but ____ friends live in Ponce.a. his d. their b. our e. herc. my
4. I’m Sara. ____ last name is Bush.a. Our d. Myb. Your e. Theirc. Her
5. The dog eats ____ food. a. its d. herb. their e. myc. his
Part II. Read each sentence carefully. Identify the possessive adjective and write it.
____ 1. I sing in my church.____ 2. The teacher loves her
students.____ 3. Is that your purse?____ 4. The dog has its bone.____ 5. This is their house.____ 6. Christie is his cousin.____ 7. Is that our room?____ 8. Was your trip cheap?____ 9. Jacob lost his homework.____ 10. My shoe is broken.
Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.
1. I have a brother. ____ name is Eddie.2. The horse has broken ____ leg.3. Mary sees ____ mother every week.4. I always forget ____ keys.5. The girls never dance at ____ parties. 6. You write a letter to ____ father every week.7. We always drink coffee in ____ office.8. Nancy eats ____ lunch at 11:30.9. The hospital wants to improve ____ service.10. Juan has a camera. The camera is ____.
your ● my ● his ● our ● her ● its ● their
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Pre-test
Part I
1. c (Her)
2. a (my)
3. e (his)
4. d (her)
5. c (its)
Part II
1. my
2. her
3. your
4. its
5. their
6. his
7. our
8. his
9. your
10. my
Part III
1. His
2. its
3. Her
4. its
5. our
6. His
7. Her
8. their
9. Your
10. his
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1
1. her
2. its
3. My
4. Your
5. Their
6. Our
7. his
Activity 2
1. Her / singular
2. Their / plural
3. our / plural
4. My / singular
5. His / singular
6. your / plural
7. its / singular
Activity 3
1. her
2. his
3. my
4. our
5. my
6. her
7. our
8. their
9. their
10. her
11. his
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Post-test
Part I
1. c
2. e
3. b
4. d
5. a
Part II
1. my
2. her
3. your
4. its
5. their
6. his
7. our
8. your
9. his
10. my
Part III
1. his
2. its
3. Her
4. my
5. their
6. your
7. our
8. her
9. its
10. his
ClosingClosing
Thank you for using this Module. Now you can use the knowledge and information obtained on possessive adjectives in your classes. Search for new information daily. Remember to practice because practice makes perfect.