Problem Overview:
The task involves filling in the blanks with the correct
possessive pronouns to show ownership. The word bank provides the following options:
my, your, her, his, its, our, their.
Solution:
#### Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. **This is Jen.
This is ______ book.**
- Jen is a female name, so the possessive pronoun should be
her.
-
Answer: This is her book.
2. **This is Benny.
This is ______ puppy.**
- Benny is a common name that could be male or female, but since no specific gender is given, we can assume it's a neutral context. However, for simplicity, let's use
his (commonly used for pets).
-
Answer: This is his puppy.
3. **This is John and me.
This is ______ house.**
- "John and me" indicates two people, so the possessive pronoun should be
our.
-
Answer: This is our house.
4. **This is Peter and Wendy.
This is ______ flower.**
- "Peter and Wendy" are two people, so the possessive pronoun should be
their.
-
Answer: This is their flower.
5. **This is me.
This is ______ snowman.**
- "Me" refers to the speaker, so the possessive pronoun should be
my.
-
Answer: This is my snowman.
6. **This is you.
This is ______ mug.**
- "You" refers to the person being addressed, so the possessive pronoun should be
your.
-
Answer: This is your mug.
7. **This is a kitten.
This is ______ toy.**
- A kitten is an animal, so the possessive pronoun should be
its.
-
Answer: This is its toy.
Final Answers:
1. This is her book.
2. This is his puppy.
3. This is our house.
4. This is their flower.
5. This is my snowman.
6. This is your mug.
7. This is its toy.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. her, 2. his, 3. our, 4. their, 5. my, 6. your, 7. its}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade ela worksheets.
