Let’s solve this step by step.
The task is to fill in the blanks with
our,
their, or
its — these are possessive pronouns. We must choose the correct one based on who or what owns the thing being described.
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1. We are sisters. ______ hair is long.
- “We” refers to the speaker and at least one other person (plural, first person).
- So, the hair belongs to
us → use
our.
✔ Answer:
Our
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2. It is an eagle. ______ eyes are sharp.
- “It” refers to a single animal (the eagle), which is not a person.
- For animals or things, we use
its.
✔ Answer:
Its
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3. They are brothers. ______ car is blue.
- “They” refers to more than one person (plural, third person).
- The car belongs to them → use
their.
✔ Answer:
Their
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4. We are friends. ______ houses are near.
- Again, “We” = plural first person → possession is
our.
✔ Answer:
Our
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5. It is a cat. ______ tail is long.
- “It” = singular, non-human → use
its.
✔ Answer:
Its
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6. They are kids. ______ hands are small.
- “They” = plural third person → possession is
their.
✔ Answer:
Their
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Our
2.
Its
3.
Their
4.
Our
5.
Its
6.
Their
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💡 Quick Tip:
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Our → used when talking about *ourselves* (we/us)
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Their → used when talking about *them* (they/them)
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Its → used for *things or animals* (it)
This helps you remember which one to use based on the subject of the sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fill in the blank worksheet for 2nd grade.
