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Practice Quiz: Appropriate Possessive Adjectives

Complete activities to master possessive adjective usage

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 3
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art promoting a Master Possessive Adjectives quiz for middle school English learners.

Fill in the blank: 'This is ____ book.' (Owned by the speaker)
My
Your
Her
His
The correct possessive adjective for the speaker is 'my'. This sentence refers to the speaker's own book.
Fill in the blank: 'That is ____ cat.' (Referring to a male owner)
His
Their
Our
Her
The possessive adjective 'his' is used when referring to a male owner. It matches the pronoun for a man.
Fill in the blank: 'This is ____ pen, not yours.'
Their
His
Your
My
The possessive adjective 'my' is correct because the pen belongs to the speaker. It contrasts with 'yours' in the sentence.
Fill in the blank: 'Is that ____ bicycle?' (Directly addressing someone)
Your
Her
My
His
The correct possessive adjective is 'your' because the question is directed at someone regarding their bicycle. It indicates possession of the person being addressed.
Fill in the blank: 'They love ____ dog.'
Our
Her
His
Their
The possessive adjective 'their' correctly shows that the dog belongs to 'they'. It is used for plural subjects.
Fill in the blank: 'Anna forgot ____ bag at school.'
Her
Our
Their
His
Anna is female, so 'her' is the correct possessive adjective for her bag. It indicates ownership by her.
Fill in the blank: 'We must finish ____ homework before dinner.'
Our
Your
Their
His
The subject 'we' indicates a group including the speaker, so 'our' is the correct possessive adjective. It conveys collective ownership of the homework.
Fill in the blank: 'The cat is grooming ____ fur.'
His
Its
Their
Her
The possessive adjective 'its' is used for objects or animals when the gender is not specified. It correctly indicates that the fur belongs to the cat.
Fill in the blank: 'Mark picked up ____ hat from the floor.'
Her
His
Their
Our
Since Mark is male, 'his' is the proper possessive adjective to indicate that the hat belongs to him. It reflects correct subject-possessive agreement.
Fill in the blank: 'The children are playing with ____ toys.'
Our
Their
Her
His
The keyword 'children' is plural, so 'their' correctly indicates that the toys belong to them. This maintains grammatical consistency with the plural subject.
Fill in the blank: 'Samantha and Lucy shared ____ lunch.'
My
His
Our
Their
Both Samantha and Lucy are plural subjects, so 'their' is used to indicate the shared lunch belongs to them collectively. It correctly represents joint ownership.
Fill in the blank: 'We looked for ____ keys everywhere.'
His
Our
Their
Your
Since the sentence begins with 'we', it implies a group effort, making 'our' the correct possessive adjective for their keys. It matches the subject's collective ownership.
Fill in the blank: 'After the party, we put away ____ decorations.'
His
Her
Their
Our
The use of 'we' signals that the decorations belong to the group, so 'our' is the appropriate possessive adjective. It signifies collective ownership.
Fill in the blank: 'My brother always takes ____ lunchbox.'
His
Our
Her
Their
Since 'brother' is male, 'his' is the correct possessive adjective to indicate that the lunchbox belongs to him. It ensures proper gender agreement.
Fill in the blank: 'During the game, the team celebrated ____ victory.'
Their
Its
Her
His
The sentence refers to a team, which is a group of people. 'Their' correctly shows the collective ownership of the victory.
Fill in the blanks: 'After the students finished ____ projects, ____ teacher praised their efforts.'
our, their
our, our
their, our
their, their
Both blanks should be filled with 'their' as the students and their teacher are being referenced. This uniform use of 'their' indicates shared possession correctly.
Fill in the blanks: 'Maria wanted to share ____ ideas, so she asked Lisa for ____ opinion.'
her, her
my, my
their, their
his, his
Since Maria is female and the sentence refers to Lisa, using 'her' for both blanks is correct. This reflects the proper possessive form for a female subject.
Which sentence correctly uses possessive adjectives?
Your bag is theirs.
Him car is parked outside.
The dog wagged it's tail.
My sister and I enjoy our time together.
Option B correctly uses 'my' and 'our' to indicate personal and shared ownership. The other options contain errors in using possessive adjectives.
Fill in the blanks: 'The teachers revised ____ lesson plans, ensuring that ____ feedback was implemented in ____ classrooms.'
their, their, their
our, their, our
their, our, our
our, our, our
All three blanks should be filled with 'their', as the sentence refers to the teachers' own lesson plans, feedback, and classrooms. This consistent use signals collective ownership.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of singular and plural possessive adjectives to distinguish individual from group ownership?
I finished my project, while our team celebrated his victory.
I finished my project, while our team celebrated my victory.
I finished my project, while our team celebrated our victory.
I finished my project, while our team celebrated their victory.
Option C correctly employs 'my' to indicate individual possession and 'our' to convey collective ownership. It accurately distinguishes between personal and group possessions.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the function and placement of possessive adjectives in sentences.
  2. Identify the correct possessive adjective based on context.
  3. Apply possessive adjectives accurately to complete sentences.
  4. Analyze sentence structures to ensure proper usage of possessive adjectives.
  5. Improve test readiness by practicing targeted exercises on possessive adjectives.

Fill-in Quiz: Possessive Adjectives Cheat Sheet

  1. Possessive adjectives placement - These little words (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) always sneak in right before a noun to show who owns what. Think of them as ownership badges that make your meaning super clear (e.g., "This is my book"). Explore the full guide
  2. Agreement with the possessor - Possessive adjectives follow the owner, not the thing owned, so you'll always pick "her" if SHE's the owner, no matter the gender or number of the item. For example, "She loves her dog," even if Mr. Fluffington is a big male bulldog! Review the agreement rules
  3. "Its" versus "it's" - Don't let apostrophes trip you up: "its" shows possession ("The cat licked its paw"), while "it's" is short for "it is" or "it has" ("It's raining"). Keep an eye on that apostrophe to avoid confusing your readers! Get the details here
  4. Hands‑on sentence practice - The best way to master possessive adjectives is to use them in lots of sentences. Try creating fun examples like "Our team scored the winning goal" or "Their house has the coolest treehouse." Practice with exercises
  5. Interactive quizzes - Test your knowledge with games and quizzes that make learning feel like playtime. You'll get instant feedback and can track your progress as you conquer each level! Take a fun quiz
  6. Printable worksheets - Sometimes you need pen and paper to solidify that grammar muscle memory. Print out colorful worksheets that guide you through different contexts and examples. Download worksheets
  7. Number doesn't matter - Unlike nouns, possessive adjectives don't change form when a noun becomes plural. You'll say "our car" and "our cars," keeping the adjective exactly the same both times. See more examples
  8. Adjectives vs. pronouns - Remember: possessive adjectives (my, your, her) always modify nouns, while possessive pronouns (mine, yours, hers) stand alone. Compare "This is her book" to "This book is hers" to spot the difference! Learn the distinction
  9. Showing relationships - Possessive adjectives also express relationships, not just ownership. When you say "his sister" or "their teacher," you're indicating a bond as well as possession. Discover more uses
  10. Regular review - Consistent practice is your secret weapon. Schedule quick daily reviews or pop quizzes to build confidence and make perfect usage feel automatic. Test yourself now
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