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Practice Time 1

Complete the sentences below with appropriate personal pronouns.
1. I am Shweta. This is my brother, Amit. ___________ live in Shillong.
2. My aunt is coming to visit us. I hope ___________ brings us chocolates.

3. Would ___________ like me to cook something tasty?
4. I bought this dress yesterday, but ___________ does not really fit me.
5. Tarun has bought a plot of land. ___________ is planning to build a house on it.
6. Good morning sir. ___________ will be your guide for the day.

7. Our neighbours are very nice. Shall we request ___________ to play here?
8. The little boy picked up the kittens and put ___________ safely in a basket.

Let’s Learn Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns show possession or a sense of belonging. They are: yours, mine, theirs,
ours, hers, and his. It does not have any possessive form.

Look at the sentences below. The highlighted words are possessive pronouns.

This pencil is mine.
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Are these books yours?
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This car is ours.
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We have finished our ice creams. Now let the others enjoy theirs.
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This wallet belongs to my uncle. It is his.
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That coat is just like the one Ruby has. It is as beautiful as hers.
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Persons Personal Pronouns Possessive Pronouns

First person I, we mine, ours
Second person you yours

Third person he, she, it, they his, hers, theirs

Practice Time 2
Pronouns Fill in the blanks with suitable possessive pronouns.

1. Here is the book you forgot. I think it is ___________.
2. You have your lunch. I’ll have ___________ later.

4. If we keep our word and they keep ___________, there wouldn’t be any problem.
3. I didn’t have my book, so Shweta lent me ___________.
5. Your motorbike is a lot faster than ___________.
6. Jack said, “Is that Jill’s bottle?” Tom replied, “Yes, it is ___________.”

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