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16.1 Possessive Adjectives Practice 1

Possessive Adjectives The following personal pronouns are often called possessive adjectives: my,
your, his, her, its, our, and their. These pronouns are considered adjectives because they are used before
nouns and answer the question Which one? They are also pronouns because they have antecedents.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES
POSSESSIVE NOUN
ANTECEDENT ADJECTIVE MODIFIED
Bill took his uniform to school.
POSSESSIVE NOUN
ANTECEDENT ADJECTIVE MODIFIED
The men put their boat on shore.

Exercise 1 Identifying Possessive Adjectives. In each sentence below, underline the possessive
adjective once and the noun it modifies twice. Circle the antecedent.
EXAMPLE: I am having my tooth filled tomorrow.

1. We are leaving our dog at the kennel.

2. The explorers pitched their tent in the woods.

3. On Monday, I am starting my training.

4. The crow protected its young from danger.

5. I took my parents to the play on opening night.

6. Sarah left her wallet in the car.

7. Yesterday, Bill became president of his class.

8. The general directed his men in battle.

9. They put on their costumes for Halloween.

10. You should give your suggestions to the principal.

Exercise 2 Using Possessive Adjectives in Sentences. Fill in each blank with a possessive
adjective. Circle its antecedent.
EXAMPLE: She lost her way in the forest.

1. Bill brought parrot to class today.

2. The duck sat on eggs to keep them warm.

3. We must finish papers before tomorrow.

4. That old house is showing age.

5. Carol took sister shopping at the mall.

6. After boat capsized, the boys were rescued by the Coast Guard.

7. When trip to England had ended, George was sorry to leave.

8. You are responsible for keeping room clean.

9. The wind was so strong that I lost hat.

10. That dog is waiting for dinner.

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