Possessive pronouns in English grammar are essential for conveying ownership or possession. These pronouns are used to replace a noun and show a relationship between the possessor and the possessed. Some common possessive pronouns include “mine,” “yours,” “his,” “hers,” “its,” “ours,” and “theirs.” They can be used in various contexts, making them a versatile and important part of the English language. As a language specialist and teacher, it is crucial to help students develop a strong understanding of possessive pronouns through interactive and engaging grammar exercises. The following exercises focus on practicing and reinforcing the use of possessive pronouns in different contexts and sentence structures.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Possessive Pronouns
This book is *hers* (her).
These are *our* (we) favourite movies.
The cat is washing *its* (it) face.
*Their* (they) house is very beautiful.
Is this *your* (you) pen?
I think this umbrella is *mine* (I).
The kids are playing with *their* (they) toys.
This is *his* (he) new car.
These plants need *their* (they) leaves trimmed.
*Our* (we) team won the game.
She took *her* (she) jacket off.
*His* (he) phone is ringing.
The puppy is chewing on *its* (it) bone.
This is *her* (she) favourite song.
They left *their* (they) bags at the entrance.
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Possessive Pronoun to Complete the Sentences
This bicycle is not *mine* (I); it’s John’s.
*Their* (they) dog always barks at night.
These books are *ours* (we); we bought them last week.
*Her* (she) new dress looks amazing.
I can’t find *my* (I) keys anywhere.
*Your* (you) appointment is scheduled for tomorrow.
This is *his* (he) favourite restaurant.
She forgot *her* (she) wallet at home.
*Their* (they) garden is full of flowers.
Is this *your* (you) backpack or *mine* (I)?
The bird is building *its* (it) nest.
This is *our* (we) secret spot.
*His* (he) artwork is stunning.
*Her* (she) hair is really long.
The students are studying for *their* (they) exams.