Task: Fill in each blank with the correct possessive pronoun.
#### Explanation:
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. They replace nouns and indicate who owns something. The possessive pronouns in English are:
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mine (for "I")
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yours (for "you")
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his (for "he")
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hers (for "she")
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its (for "it")
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ours (for "we")
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theirs (for "they")
Now, let's solve each question step by step:
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1. This is my project.
- The sentence states that the project belongs to "me." The possessive pronoun for "me" is
mine.
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Answer: This project is
mine.
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2. The car belongs to Uncle Sam.
- The sentence states that the car belongs to "Uncle Sam." Since "Uncle Sam" is a male, the possessive pronoun is
his.
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Answer: The car is
his.
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3. I gave these balloons to you.
- The sentence states that the balloons were given to "you," so they now belong to "you." The possessive pronoun for "you" is
yours.
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Answer: These balloons are now
yours.
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4. Those ribbons belong to Jane.
- The sentence states that the ribbons belong to "Jane." Since "Jane" is a female, the possessive pronoun is
hers.
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Answer: Those are
hers.
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5. This house belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Raciles.
- The sentence states that the house belongs to "Mr. and Mrs. Raciles." Since there are two people, the possessive pronoun is
theirs.
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Answer: This house is
theirs.
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Final Answers:
1. This project is
mine.
2. The car is
his.
3. These balloons are now
yours.
4. Those are
hers.
5. This house is
theirs.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{mine, his, yours, hers, theirs}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive pronoun worksheet 3rd grade.
