Task: Fill in each blank with possessive pronouns from the box.
The possessive pronouns provided are:
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mine
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yours
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ours
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theirs
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hers
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its
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his
Instructions:
We need to choose the appropriate possessive pronoun for each sentence based on the context.
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Solution:
1.
This is your cat. It is _________.
- The cat belongs to "you," so the correct possessive pronoun is
yours.
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Answer: yours
2.
Those are their dirty socks. They are _________.
- The socks belong to "them," so the correct possessive pronoun is
theirs.
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Answer: theirs
3.
This is my parents' bed. It is _________.
- The bed belongs to "my parents," so the correct possessive pronoun is
hers (if one parent is female) or
his (if one parent is male). Since the gender is not specified, we can use
theirs to indicate both parents.
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Answer: theirs
4.
That is our secret room. It is _________.
- The room belongs to "us," so the correct possessive pronoun is
ours.
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Answer: ours
5.
Those are the princess' shoes. They are _________.
- The shoes belong to "the princess," so the correct possessive pronoun is
hers.
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Answer: hers
6.
These are John's and Judy's books. They are _________.
- The books belong to "John and Judy," so the correct possessive pronoun is
theirs.
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Answer: theirs
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Final Answers:
1.
yours
2.
theirs
3.
theirs
4.
ours
5.
hers
6.
theirs
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Explanation:
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. Each pronoun corresponds to a specific person or group:
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Mine: Belongs to me.
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Yours: Belongs to you.
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Ours: Belongs to us.
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Theirs: Belongs to them.
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Hers: Belongs to her.
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Its: Belongs to it.
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His: Belongs to him.
By analyzing the sentences and determining who owns the items mentioned, we can select the appropriate possessive pronoun for each blank.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{yours, theirs, theirs, ours, hers, theirs}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive pronouns worksheet printable.
