Task: Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronouns.
#### Possessive Pronouns Hint:
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mine (singular, 1st person)
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yours (singular/plural, 2nd person)
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his (singular, 3rd person masculine)
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hers (singular, 3rd person feminine)
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theirs (plural, 3rd person)
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ours (plural, 1st person)
#### Instructions:
We need to identify the correct possessive pronoun for each sentence based on the subject and context.
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Solution:
1.
This is Alina's book. It is _________.
- The book belongs to Alina, so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: hers
2.
Amin has a new cat. It is _________.
- The cat belongs to Amin, so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: his
3.
They have new shoes. They are _________.
- The shoes belong to "they," which is plural, so we use a plural possessive pronoun.
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Answer: theirs
4.
The coat belongs to her. It is _________.
- The coat belongs to "her," so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: hers
5.
He has a new car. It is _________.
- The car belongs to "he," so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: his
6.
We bought new books. They are _________.
- The books belong to "we," so we use a plural possessive pronoun.
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Answer: ours
7.
The chair belongs to Mr. Haris. It is _________.
- The chair belongs to Mr. Haris, so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: his
8.
The necklace belongs to Mom. It is _________.
- The necklace belongs to "Mom," so we use a singular possessive pronoun.
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Answer: hers
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Final Answers:
1.
hers
2.
his
3.
theirs
4.
hers
5.
his
6.
ours
7.
his
8.
hers
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Explanation:
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession without mentioning the noun again. The choice of pronoun depends on the subject (singular/plural) and the gender (if applicable). In this exercise, we matched each sentence with the appropriate possessive pronoun from the hint list.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{\text{hers, his, theirs, hers, his, ours, his, hers}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet for 4th grade.
