Possessive adjectives

1. Interamerican University
Guayama Campus
Proyecto Titulo V Cooperativo
Improving Academic Outcomes Through a
Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum
Module on Possessive Adjectives
DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZO
Subject: Basic English
Area: Grammar

2. OBJECTIVES
Through the study of this Module on Possessive
Adjectives, students will be able to:
 identify possessive adjectives correctly in
sentences.
 recognize possessive adjectives correctly.
 use sentences with possessive adjectives
correctly.

3. OVERVIEW
Students will reinforce their
knowledge of possessive adjectives,
applying all levels of
critical
thinking skills.

4. TIME FRAME
Time frame:
 You
may work at your own pace.
Assessment:
 Pre-test,
Post-test
Criteria of Evaluation:
 72%
or more to master.
Instructional Activities:
 Skill-
building activities.

5. 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.

6. PRE – TEST
Part I. Read the sentences. Choose the best
possessive adjective to complete each one.
1. She has hazel eyes. ____ eyes are
hazel.
a. His
b. Our
c. Her
d. Its
e. My

7. 2. I have a tricycle.
It is ____ tricycle.
a. my
b. her
c. his
d. its
e. our
3. That is his
collection. ____
collection is big.
a. Our
b. Your
c. Her
d. My
e. His

8. 4. This is Nancy’s
5. The lion has four
pen. It’s ____ pen.
legs. It walks with
____ legs.
a. our
b. my
c. your
d. her
e. its
a. my
b. his
c. its
d. our
e. your

9. 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.

10. Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive
adjectives.
your our
his
her
their its
my
I have a baby. ____ name is Tony.
The kitten has broken ____ leg.
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.
1.
2.
3.

11. 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?

12. Possessive Adjectives
I have
You have
He has
She has
It has
We have
You have
They have
my
your
his
her
its
our
your
their
notebook.
notebook.
notebook.
notebook.
notebook.
notebooks.
notebooks.
notebooks.

13. Activity 1
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive
adjective.
my ● you ● his ● her ● its ● our ● their
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Maria has a pen. She writes with ____ pen.
The mall is dark. ____ lights are off.
I bake cakes. ____ cakes are good.
You sell insurance plans. ____ insurance plans are
cheap.
Juan and Pablo are classmates. ____ friendship is
nice.
Noel and I board together. ____ house is beautiful.
The young boy likes ____ teacher.

14. Possessive adjectives are different from possessive
pronouns. Notice the difference. Do not become confused.
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive Adjectives
mine
yours
his
hers
its
ours
theirs
my
your
his
her
its
our
their

15. There are singular and plural
possessive adjectives.
Singular
Plural
my
your
his
her
its
our
your
their

16. Example:
S
I
N
G
U
L
A
R
P
L
U
R
A
L
This is my marker.
That is your portfolio.
The bike is his.
The cat has its home.
This is our home.
Their singing is excellent.

17. Activity 2
Read 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.

18. Activity 3
Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective
in the blanks.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
The girl walks to ___ piano.
The boy walks to ____ bike.
I walk to ____ house.
We study ____ new songs every day.
I put ___ portfolio in my CD.
Sue likes __ English boyfriend.
We bring____ homework to the Open Lab.
The boys bring ___ walkmans to school.
The girls bring ___ dolls to class.
Our teacher, Mrs. Vera comes to school in ___car.
Josue studies English in ___ room.

19. The following table will help you understand
possessive adjectives in all their forms.
Number
AR
UL
NG
SI
AL
UR
PL
* m = male
Person
Gender*
Possessive
Adjectives
1st
2nd
3rd
m/f
m/f
m
f
n
my
your
his
her
Its
1st
2nd
3rd
m/f
m/f
m/f/n
our
your
their
f = female
n = neuter

20. Post – 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. Their
c. Her

21. (Part I)
2. Pablo has a tag. ____ tag is blue and green.
a. Its
d. Our
b. Your
e. His
c. My
3. We live in Jayuya, but ____ friends live in Ponce.
a. his
d. their
b. our
e. her
c. my
4. I’m Sara. ____ last name is Bush.
a. Our
d. My
b. Your
e. Their
c. Her
5. The dog eats ____ food.
a. its
d. her
b. their
e. my
c. his

22. 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.

23. Part III. Complete the following sentences
using the possessive adjectives.
your ● my ● his ● our ● her ● its ● their
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 ____.

24. Pre-test
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.
Part I
1. c (Her)
2. a (my)
3. e (his)
4. d (her)
5. c (its)
Part II
Part III
1.
my
1.
His
2.
her
2.
its
3.
your
3.
Her
4.
its
4.
its
5.
their
5.
our
6.
his
6.
His
7.
our
7.
Her
8.
his
8.
their
9.
your
9.
Your
10.
my
10.
his

25. ACTIVITIES
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.
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
1.
her
1.
Her / singular
1.
her
2.
its
2.
Their / plural
2.
his
3.
My
3.
our / plural
3.
my
4.
Your
4.
My / singular
4.
our
5.
Their
5.
His / singular
5.
my
6.
Our
6.
your / plural
6.
her
7.
his
7.
its / singular
7.
our
8.
their
9.
their
10.
her
11.
his

26. Post-test
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.
Part I
1. c
2. e
3. b
4. d
5. a
Part II
Part III
1.
my
1.
his
2.
her
2.
its
3.
your
3.
Her
4.
its
4.
my
5.
their
5.
their
6.
his
6.
your
7.
our
7.
our
8.
your
8.
her
9.
his
9.
its
10.
my
10.
his

27. Closing
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.