Ex. 1-Possessive Adjectives

Instructions. Type in the possessive adjective that can replace the underlined noun.
Example: Janet's mother is helping her in the kitchen.

Her

Explanation

Study the following chart comparing of subject pronouns and possessive adjectives.

Subject Pronouns	Possessive Adjectives
I	My
You	Your
He	His
She	Her
It	Its
We	Our
They	Their

Possessive adjectives are used with a noun to show possession or relationship. Possessive adjectives are the same whether the noun is singular or plural: your book-your books; her friend-her friends.

Study the following examples:
I have a car. My car is a Toyota.
You have a car. Your car is a Honda.
Henry has a car. His car is a Nissan.
Janet has new shoes. Her shoes are nice.
The dog has a sore leg. Its leg is injured.
We have a comfortable yard. Our yard has big trees.
Joe and Linda want to buy new car. Their car is old.

Note also the following:
Henry's car-His car
Janet's shoes-Her shoes
Joe and Linda's car-Their car
My father's car-His car
My mother's ring-Her ring

Bill's brother lives in California.
Nancy's cousin is coming to visit her next week.
This is Mr. Lawson's house.
Andrew's sister isn't married.
Edward and Paula's children are in elementary school.
The company's products are famous all over the world.
Lawrence Harmon's office is located in the new office complex.
Do you know what Elizabeth's telephone number is?
What is Steven's address?
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin's children are all married.