DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZODRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZOSubject: Basic English Subject: Basic English

Area: GrammarArea: Grammar

Interamerican UniversityGuayama Campus

Proyecto Titulo V CooperativoImproving Academic Outcomes Through a

Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum

Module on Possessive AdjectivesModule on Possessive Adjectives

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

Through the study of this Module on PossessiveAdjectives, students will be able to:

identify possessive adjectives correctly in sentences.

recognize possessive adjectives correctly.

use sentences with possessive adjectives correctly.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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

TIME FRAMETIME FRAMETime frame:

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.

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.

PRE – TESTPRE – TEST Part I. Read the sentences. Choose the best

possessive adjective to complete each one.

1. She has hazel eyes. ____ eyes are hazel.

a. Hisb. Our

c. Herd. Itse. My

2. I have a tricycle. It is ____ tricycle.

a. myb. herc. hisd. itse. our

3. That is his collection. ____ collection is big.

a. Ourb. Yourc. Herd. My

e. His

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

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.

Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.

1. I have a baby. ____ name is Tony.2. The kitten has broken ____ leg.3. Lisa has beautiful jewels. ____ jewels are very

expensive.4. The store has ____ cigarettes locked.5. We gave the boys ____ e-mails. 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

What is a possessive adjective?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 e-mail?

Possessive AdjectivesPossessive 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.

Activity 1Activity 1Fill in the blank with the correct possessive adjective.

1. Maria has a pen. She writes with ____ pen.

2. The mall is dark. ____ lights are off.

3. I bake cakes. ____ cakes are good.

4. You sell insurance plans. ____ insurance plans are cheap.

5. Juan and Pablo are classmates. ____ friendship is nice.

6. Noel and I board together. ____ house is beautiful.

7. The young boy likes ____ teacher.

my ● you ● his ● her ● its ● our ● their

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

There are singular and plural possessive adjectives.

Singular

my yourhisherits

Plural

ouryourtheir

Example:

This is my marker.

That is your portfolio.

The bike is his.

The cat has its home.

SINGULAR

This is our home.

Their singing is excellent.

PLURAL

Activity 2Read 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.

1. The girl walks to ___ piano.2. The boy walks to ____ bike.3. I walk to ____ house.4. We study ____ new songs every day.5. I put ___ portfolio in my CD.6. Sue likes __ English boyfriend.7. We bring____ homework to the Open Lab.8. The boys bring ___ walkmans to school.9. The girls bring ___ dolls to class.10. Our teacher, Mrs. Vera comes to school in ___car.11. Josue studies English in ___ room.

Activity 3Read each sentence carefully. Write the possessive adjective in the blanks.

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

m

f

n

my

your

his

her

Its

1st

2nd

3rd

m/f

m/f

m/f/n

our

your

their

SINGULAR

PLURAL

* m = male f = female n = neuter

Post – testPost – 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

(Part I)

2. Pablo has a tag. ____ tag is blue and green.a. Its d. Ourb. Your e. Hisc. My

3. We live in Jayuya, but ____ friends live in Ponce.a. his d. their

b. our e. herc. my

4. I’m Sara. ____ last name is Bush.a. Our d. Myb. Your e. Theirc. Her

5. The dog eats ____ food. a. its d. her

b. their e. myc. his

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.

Part III. Complete the following sentences using the possessive adjectives.

1. I have a brother. ____ name is Eddie.2. The horse has broken ____ leg.3. Mary sees ____ mother every week.4. I always forget ____ keys.5. The girls never dance at ____ parties. 6. You write a letter to ____ father every week.7. We always drink coffee in ____ office.8. Nancy eats ____ lunch at 11:30.9. The hospital wants to improve ____ service.10. Juan has a camera. The camera is ____.

your ● my ● his ● our ● her ● its ● their

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.

Pre-test

Part I

1. c (Her)

2. a (my)

3. e (his)

4. d (her)

5. c (its)

Part II

1. my

2. her

3. your

4. its

5. their

6. his

7. our

8. his

9. your

10. my

Part III

1. His

2. its

3. Her

4. its

5. our

6. His

7. Her

8. their

9. Your

10. his

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.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

1. her

2. its

3. My

4. Your

5. Their

6. Our

7. his

Activity 2

1. Her / singular

2. Their / plural

3. our / plural

4. My / singular

5. His / singular

6. your / plural

7. its / singular

Activity 3

1. her

2. his

3. my

4. our

5. my

6. her

7. our

8. their

9. their

10. her

11. his

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.

Post-test

Part I

1. c

2. e

3. b

4. d

5. a

Part II

1. my

2. her

3. your

4. its

5. their

6. his

7. our

8. your

9. his

10. my

Part III

1. his

2. its

3. Her

4. my

5. their

6. your

7. our

8. her

9. its

10. his

Creative and Empowerment SectionCreative and Empowerment SectionFind other sites/links that will help you practice with possessive adjectives.

www.homepages.ibug.com.au/~adelegc/grammar/possessive_adjectives/possessiveadjectives.html

www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/adjective.htm

www.learn-english-online.org/lesson27/Course/lesson27.htm

http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglishweb/gr.posadpro.1.htm

http://usuarios.lycos.es/englishweb/gramatica/Possessiveadj.htm

http://www.clta.on.ca/EAOnline/GrammarCentral/possessive.html

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz18mdf.htm

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/elementary/a_grammar/fileol/grammar01_c02

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/michel.barbot/hotpot/adj_poss/poss2bis.htm

http://usuarios.lycos.es/englishweb/gramatica/pronounandadjec.htm

http://www.miguelmllop.com/practice/begginers/grammar/personalsandpossessives.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/h/fb005-bp.html

http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.posadpro.p.htm

http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/durrus/153/gramch18.html#5a

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/possessiv.htm

ClosingClosing

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.