1. Module on Possessive Adjectives
Interamerican University Guayama Campus Proyecto Titulo V Cooperativo Improving Academic Outcomes Through a Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum
Module on Possessive Adjectives
DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZO
Subject: Basic English
Area: Grammar

2. OBJECTIVES Through the study of this Module on Possessive Adjectives, students will be able to:
identify possessive adjectives correctly in sentences.
recognize possessive adjectives correctly.
use sentences with possessive adjectives correctly.

3. OVERVIEW. Students will reinforce their. knowledge of possessive
OVERVIEW Students will reinforce their knowledge of possessive adjectives, applying all levels of critical thinking skills.

4. TIME FRAME Time frame: Assessment: Criteria of Evaluation:
You may work at your own pace.
Assessment:
Pre-test, Post-test
Criteria of Evaluation:
72% or more to master.
Instructional Activities:
Skill- building activities.

5. Welcome Students,
There is no better time than the present to learn what possessive adjectives are and how to use them. This Module will guide you through different skill building activities on possessive adjectives. This Module will be of great help in your quest in learning English grammar. There is always time to learn and acquire new skills.
You will first take a Pre-test, in which you must achieve a 72% or more to continue with the exercises. Second, you will have a clear explanation of the rules to be used. Next, you will take a Post-test in which you must achieve a 72% in order to pass the Module. Finally, you will have a list of links which will be useful in continuing your quest for knowledge on possessive adjectives.

6. PRE – TEST
Part I. Read the sentences. Choose the best possessive adjective to complete each one.
1. She has hazel eyes. ____ eyes are hazel.
a. His
b. Our
c. Her
d. Its
e. My

7. 2. I have a tricycle. It is ____ tricycle.
a. my
b. her
c. his
d. its
e. our
3. That is his collection. ____ collection is big.
a. Our
b. Your
c. Her
d. My
e. His

8. 4. This is Nancy’s pen. It’s ____ pen.
a. our
b. my
c. your
d. her
e. its
5. The lion has four legs. It walks with ____ legs.
a. my
b. his
c. its
d. our
e. your

9. _____ 1. I recite in my school.
Part II. Read each sentence carefully. Identify the possessive adjective and write it.
_____ 1. I recite in my school.
_____ 2. The teacher doesn’t like her student.
_____ 3. Is that your dog?
_____ 4. The dog has its food.
_____ 5. This is their bed.
_____ 6. Maria is his cousin.
_____ 7. Is that our table?
_____ 8. Juan has lost his keys.
_____ 9. Was your trip long?
_____ 10. My wallet is missing.

10. I have a baby. ____ name is Tony. The kitten has broken ____ leg.
Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.
I have a baby. ____ name is Tony.
The kitten has broken ____ leg.
Lisa has beautiful jewels. ____ jewels are very expensive.
The store has ____ cigarettes locked.
We gave the boys ____ s.
6. Noel has a coat. ____ coat is black.
7. Leslie has a goddaughter. ____ name is Laurie Ann.
8. We have our girlfriends. They have ____ girlfriends.
9. You have a photo album. ____ photo album is important.
10. The Reverend has a bible in ____ hand.
your our his her their its my

11. What is a possessive adjective?
Let’s begin by learning what possessive adjectives are:
Possessive adjectives are used as adjectives and modify a noun or noun phrase. They are words used to indicate ownership or possession.
Example:
This is my portfolio.
What is your ?

12. Possessive Adjectives
I have my notebook.
You have your notebook.
He has his notebook.
She has her notebook.
It has its notebook.
We have our notebooks.
You have your notebooks.
They have their notebooks.

13. Activity 1 Fill in the blank with the correct possessive adjective.
my ● you ● his ● her ● its ● our ● their
Maria has a pen. She writes with ____ pen.
The mall is dark. ____ lights are off.
I bake cakes. ____ cakes are good.
You sell insurance plans. ____ insurance plans are cheap.
Juan and Pablo are classmates. ____ friendship is nice.
Noel and I board together. ____ house is beautiful.
The young boy likes ____ teacher.

14. Possessive Adjectives
Possessive adjectives are different from possessive pronouns. Notice the difference. Do not become confused.
Possessive Pronouns
mine
yours
his
hers
its
ours
theirs
Possessive Adjectives my
your
his
her
its
our
their

15. There are singular and plural possessive adjectives.my
your
his
her
its
Plural
our
your
their

16. Example: This is my marker. That is your portfolio. The bike is his.
The cat has its home.
SINGULAR
PLURAL
This is our home.
Their singing is excellent.

17. Activity 2 Read each sentence carefully
Activity 2 Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective and decide if it’s used in singular or plural.
A. Singular B. Plural
_____ 1. Her name is Juana.
_____ 2. Their train is arriving late.
_____ 3. That is our house.
_____ 4. My mother is beautiful.
_____ 5. His brother is a plumber.
_____ 6. Is that your apartment?
_____ 7. The river has its beauty.

18. Activity 3 Read each sentence carefully
Activity 3 Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective in the blanks.
The girl walks to ___ piano.
The boy walks to ____ bike.
I walk to ____ house.
We study ____ new songs every day.
I put ___ portfolio in my CD.
Sue likes __ English boyfriend.
We bring____ homework to the Open Lab.
The boys bring ___ walkmans to school.
The girls bring ___ dolls to class.
Our teacher, Mrs. Vera comes to school in ___car.
Josue studies English in ___ room.

19. 3rd * m = male f = female n = neuter
The following table will help you understand possessive adjectives in all their forms.
Number
Person
Gender*
Possessive
Adjectives
1st
2nd
3rd
m/f m f n my
your
his
her
Its
m/f/n
our
their
SINGULAR
PLURAL
* m = male f = female n = neuter

20. Post – test
Part I. Read the sentences. Choose the best possessive adjective to complete them.
1. She is Italian. ____ name is Sofia.
a. My d. Our
b. Its e. Their
c. Her

21. (Part I) 2. Pablo has a tag. ____ tag is blue and green. a. Its d. Our
b. Your e. His
c. My
3. We live in Jayuya, but ____ friends live in Ponce.
a. his d. their
b. our e. her
c. my
4. I’m Sara. ____ last name is Bush.
a. Our d. My
b. Your e. Their
c. Her
5. The dog eats ____ food.
a. its d. her
b. their e. my
c. his

22. Part II. Read each sentence carefully
Part II. Read each sentence carefully. Identify the possessive adjective and write it.
____ 1. I sing in my church.
____ 2. The teacher loves her students.
____ 3. Is that your purse?
____ 4. The dog has its bone.
____ 5. This is their house.
____ 6. Christie is his cousin.
____ 7. Is that our room?
____ 8. Was your trip cheap?
____ 9. Jacob lost his homework.
____ 10. My shoe is broken.

23. your ● my ● his ● our ● her ● its ● their
Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.
your ● my ● his ● our ● her ● its ● their
I have a brother. ____ name is Eddie.
The horse has broken ____ leg.
Mary sees ____ mother every week.
I always forget ____ keys.
The girls never dance at ____ parties.
You write a letter to ____ father every week.
We always drink coffee in ____ office.
Nancy eats ____ lunch at 11:30.
The hospital wants to improve ____ service.
Juan has a camera. The camera is ____.

24. Pre-test Part I c (Her) a (my) e (his) d (her) c (its)
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Part I
c (Her)
a (my)
e (his)
d (her)
c (its)
Part II my
her
your
its
their
his
our
Part III
His
Her
Your

25. ACTIVITIES
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Activity 1
her
its My
Your
Their
Our
his
Activity 2
Her / singular
Their / plural
our / plural
My / singular
His / singular
your / plural
its / singular
Activity 3 my
our
their

26. Post-test
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Part I c e b d a
Part II my
her
your
its
their
his
our
Part III
Her

27. Creative and Empowerment Section
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29. Closing
Thank you for using this Module. Now you can use the knowledge and information obtained on possessive adjectives in your classes. Search for new information daily. Remember to practice because practice makes perfect.