Possessive Adjectives
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- Dec 7, 2025
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Updated: Jan 22
Possessive Adjectives
We use possessive adjectives to talk about something that belongs to us or to someone else.
Ex. I have a pen. My pen is red.
You have a car. Your ca r is expensive.
He has a book. His book is huge.
She has a new dress. Her dress is beautiful.
My dog has blue eyes. Its eyes are big.
We have an ESL class. Our class is interesting.
They have a homework assignment. Their homework is challenging.
Possessive adjectives are:
My - your - his - her - its - our - their
I. Use the correct possessive adjectives in the following sentences:
1. This is __________ book. I bought it yesterday.
2. Timothy loves __________ daughters very much.
3. The dog likes to chase __________ tail.
4. She cooked __________ lunch early today.
5. A: What’s __________ name again? B: Jack.
6. We’re studying for _________ exam.
7. You look so happy about __________ new phone.
8. Zena and Sabrina are sad because __________ cat died.
9. I’d like you to meet __________ husband, Henry.
10. A: What’s __________ first language? B: German.
11. _______ name is Sarah.
12. They love _______ new apartment.
13. He forgot _______ keys at home.
14. We are visiting _______ grandparents this weekend.
15. The dog is eating _______ food.
16. I can’t find _______ wallet anywhere.
17. Maria finished _______ homework before dinner.
18. The children are playing with _______ toys outside.
19. This is Ahmed. _______ brother works at the hospital.
20. We sold _______ old car last month.
II. Choose the correct word.
1. ___ was surprised when the teacher called my name. (I / My)
2. This is ___ responsibility, not yours. (I / My)
3. ___ is the woman who helped us yesterday. (She / Her)
4. That car is ___, but the red one belongs to his brother. (he / his)
5. ___ are planning to move after the course ends. (We / Our)
6. ___ schedule changed because of the weather. (We / Our)
7. ___ were upset when the landlord raised the rent. (They / Their)
8. ___ decision surprised everyone in the meeting. (They / Their)
9. ___ forgot to bring the documents this morning. (He / His)
10. The manager asked about ___ experience. (she / her)
11. ___ don’t feel comfortable speaking in large groups yet. (I / My)
12. ___ passport expired last month, so he can’t travel. (He / His)
13. ___ were told to arrive early for the interview. (They / Their)
14. ___ pronunciation has improved a lot since last term. (She / Her)
15. ___ are responsible for cleaning the room after class. (We / Our)
16. ___ opinion matters just as much as mine. (You / Your)
17. ___ didn’t realize the meeting was canceled. (She / Her)
18. The teacher commented on ___ progress. (they / their)
19. ___ live close to the school, so they walk every day. (We / Our)
20. ___ ability to explain ideas clearly impressed the team. (He / His)
III. Each sentence has ONE mistake. Rewrite the sentence correctly.
1. My am waiting for the bus.
2. She forgot she keys at work.
3. Them are my neighbors.
4. We apartment is very small.
5. Him is my English teacher.
6. I like she new haircut.
7. Their is late for the appointment.
8. He job starts at 7 a.m.
9. Her is calling you now.
10. They lost they tickets.
11. Us are ready to leave.
12. My brother said my is too tired to come.
13. She don’t like my attitude. (pronoun error only)
14. We class begins at noon.
15. Him phone is ringing.
16. I think her is correct.
17. They forgot we address.
18. Me am responsible for this task.
19. Our are meeting the manager today.
20. She invited they to dinner.
IV. Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Use the correct subject pronoun or possessive adjective. (Real-life situations)
1. Who is calling you right now?
2. Is this your phone or your friend’s phone?
3. Who cleans the classroom after the lesson?
4. Do you live near your workplace or your school?
5. Who forgot their password today?
6. Is this your bus stop or theirs?
7. Who is responsible for the rent in your home?
8. Do you like your teacher’s teaching style?
9. Who usually cooks dinner in your family?
10. Is this your appointment or hers?
11. Who pays the internet bill at home?
12. Do you prefer your schedule or your coworker’s schedule?
13. Who lost their keys this week?
14. Is this your child’s backpack or his?
15. Who needs help with their homework?
16. Do you like your new job or your old one?
17. Who is waiting outside right now?
18. Is this your seat or mine?
19. Who decides the class rules?
20. Who is proud of their progress in English?
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