Possessive Adjectives Free ESL EFL pdf worksheets with answer keys

Fill the gaps with the appropriate possessive adjective from the list. Then, listen and check.

This ESL EFL free worksheet contains exercises about possessive adjectives. The worksheet contains an answer key.

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Possessive Adjectives:

1. Definition: Possessive adjectives are used to show ownership or possession of something by someone. They indicate who something belongs to.
2. Formation:
   • Possessive adjectives are formed from personal pronouns, modifying nouns to show possession.
   • The possessive adjectives in English are: my, your, his, her, its, our, and their.
3. Usage:
   • My: Indicates possession by the speaker.
     • Example: This is my book.
   • Your: Indicates possession by the person being addressed.
     • Example: Is this your pencil?
   • His: Indicates possession by a male person or thing.
     • Example: That is his car.
   • Her: Indicates possession by a female person or thing.
     • Example: This is her house.
   • Its: Indicates possession by an animal, inanimate object, or concept.
     • Example: The cat licked its paw.
   • Our: Indicates possession by a group of people, including the speaker.
     • Example: Our school is big.
   • Your (plural): Indicates possession by a group of people being addressed.
     • Example: Are these your keys?
   • Their: Indicates possession by a group of people or things.
     • Example: The children are playing with their toys.
4. Placement:
   • Possessive adjectives are placed before the noun they modify.
   • Example: my book, your house, his car.
5. Agreement:
   • Possessive adjectives agree in number and gender with the noun they modify.
   • Example: His book (singular, masculine), her books (plural, feminine), its tail (singular, neuter).
6. Ownership and Relationships:
   • Possessive adjectives are used to express ownership, belonging, or relationship.
   • Example: This is my friend’s house. That is their dog.
7. Contractions:
   • In informal speech and writing, possessive adjectives can be contracted with the verb “to be.”
   • Example: This is my car. (formal) → This car is mine. (informal)