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This activity is about possessive adjectives, subject pronouns, and countries. The worksheet has an answer key.
The Verb “To Be”:
- Definition: The verb “to be” is one of the most important and commonly used verbs in the English language. It is used to express states of being, existence, identity, or relationships.
- Conjugation:
- The verb “to be” has three main forms: am, is, and are.
- “Am” is used with the pronouns “I” and “we.” For example: I am happy. We are going to the park.
- “Is” is used with the pronouns “he,” “she,” “it,” or for singular nouns. For example: He is tall. The book is on the table.
- “Are” is used with the pronouns “you,” “they,” or for plural nouns. For example: You are my friend. They are students.
- Usage:
- The verb “to be” is used to describe characteristics, qualities, or attributes. For example: She is intelligent. The weather is nice.
- It is also used to indicate existence or location. For example: There is a cat in the garden. The library is downtown.
- Additionally, “to be” is used in forming continuous tenses, such as the present continuous. For example: They are studying for the exam.
Possessive Adjectives:
- Definition: Possessive adjectives are used to indicate ownership or possession of something. They demonstrate the relationship between a noun and its possessor.
- Examples:
- My: Indicates possession by the speaker. For example: This is my book.
- Your: Indicates possession by the person being addressed. For example: Is this your pencil?
- His: Indicates possession by a male person or thing. For example: That is his car.
- Her: Indicates possession by a female person or thing. For example: This is her house.
- Its: Indicates possession by an animal, inanimate object, or concept. For example: The cat licked its paw.
- Our: Indicates possession by a group of people, including the speaker. For example: Our school is big.
- Your (plural): Indicates possession by a group of people being addressed. For example: Are these your keys?
- Their: Indicates possession by a group of people or things. For example: The children are playing with their toys.
- Usage:
- Possessive adjectives are placed before the noun they modify. For example: My cat, your house, his car.
- They agree in number and gender with the noun they modify. For example: His book (singular, masculine), her books (plural, feminine), its tail (singular, neuter).
- Possessive adjectives are used to express ownership, belonging, or relationship. For example: This is my friend’s house. That is their dog.