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Possessive Determiners – Quiz 1
Possessive Determiners Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding and correct usage of possessive determiners in English, including first-person singular possessive agreement, gender agreement, subject-verb agreement, and identifying appropriate possessive forms based on context. It also assesses skills such as distinguishing between personal and shared ownership and demonstrating grammatical consistency.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
My brother and I love sports ..... favourite sport is basketball.
A) Your.
B) My.
C) Our.
D) His.
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Explanations:
"Our" is the correct possessive determiner to use in this sentence because it refers to both the speaker and their brother, indicating a shared preference for basketball as a sport.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Your" would be used if referring to someone else's preference.
Option B:
Incorrect. "My" would be used if only the speaker had this preference.
Option C:
Correct. "Our" is used for shared possession or preferences between two people.
Option D:
Incorrect. "His" would be used if referring to someone else's brother, not the speaker and their sibling.
2.
I have got two brothers. This house is .....
A) We.
B) Ours.
C) Us.
D) Our.
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Explanations:
The sentence "This house is ......" requires a possessive determiner that agrees with the plural subject "two brothers." The correct form is "Ours," which indicates possession by multiple individuals.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - Subject pronoun, not possessive.
Option B:
Ours - Correct possessive determiner for plural subject.
Option C:
Us - Object pronoun, not possessive.
Option D:
Our - Possessive adjective, but singular form does not agree with "two brothers."
3.
Is this your pen? No, it's .....
A) You.
B) Yours.
C) Your.
D) You're.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Yours.
In this sentence, "it's" refers to a pen that does not belong to the speaker. The appropriate possessive determiner in English for indicating something belongs to someone (in this case, an unspecified person) is "yours." Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "No, it's yours."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"You" is a pronoun and does not function as a possessive determiner in this context.
Option B:
"Yours" correctly indicates possession by an unspecified person, making it the right choice.
Option C:
"Your" is a possessive adjective but requires an accompanying noun; here, no noun follows.
Option D:
"You're" is a contraction of "you are," which does not fit grammatically in this sentence.
4.
Select the correct option:My friend John only tells lies ..... is a liar.
A) We.
B) Him.
C) He.
D) She.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My friend John only tells lies... is a liar" requires the use of a possessive determiner to correctly identify who is being referred to as a liar. The subject "John" is male, so the correct pronoun is "He." Therefore, option C) He is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - Incorrect because it refers to multiple people.
Option B:
Him - Incorrect because it should be in subject form as a possessive determiner.
Option C:
He - Correct, as "He" is the proper pronoun for John, a male friend.
Option D:
She - Incorrect because it refers to a female, not a male friend.
5.
Choose the correct form:Is this ..... (our/ours) house?
A) Our.
B) His.
C) Their.
D) Its.
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Explanations:
The correct form is "our" because the sentence is asking about a shared possession, implying that the house belongs to more than one person (typically the speaker and another person). "Our" is used for possessive determiners when referring to something belonging to two or more people.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Our" indicates a shared possession.
Option B:
Incorrect. "His" implies singular ownership, not shared.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Their" suggests multiple owners but does not imply the speaker is one of them.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Its" is used for possession by a single entity and does not indicate sharing.
6.
When tourists visit the Las Vegas Strip, you will find Paris, Venice, pirates and a volcano-all within a four-mile stretch!
A) Yours.
B) No change.
C) They.
D) We.
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Explanations:
The sentence describes the attractions tourists can find on the Las Vegas Strip, using demonstrative pronouns to refer to the tourists. The correct possessive determiner is "they" because it refers back to "tourists," making option C the right choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "yours" implies possession by someone else, not referring to tourists.
Option B:
Incorrect as no change is needed since "they" correctly refers to tourists.
Option C:
Correct because "they" properly refers back to the tourists visiting the Las Vegas Strip.
Option D:
Incorrect as "we" would imply a first-person perspective, not referring to all tourists.
7.
Tick the wrong sentence.
A) Mike and Frank live with their parents.
B) John went shopping with her mother.
C) Julia loves her dog.
D) This book is hers.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the possessive determiner "her" instead of the pronoun "she." The sentence should be: "John went shopping with his mother."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper possessive determiners.
Option B:
Incorrect. Should use "his" instead of "her."
Option C:
Correct. Uses a possessive pronoun correctly.
Option D:
Correct. Uses the possessive determiner "hers" appropriately.
8.
This helmet belongs to Megan.It's ..... helmet.
A) My.
B) Your.
C) Her.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Her.
In the sentence "This helmet belongs to Megan. It's her helmet," the possessive determiner "her" is used to show that the helmet belongs to Megan, a female name.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "My" would indicate ownership by the speaker.
Option B:
Incorrect as "Your" would indicate ownership by the listener or another person.
Option C:
Correct, as "Her" is used for female names to show possession.
Option D:
Not applicable since one of the options (C) is correct.
9.
Catherine and ..... brothers fight all the time. They are annoying.
A) Her.
B) His.
C) My.
D) Their.
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Explanations:
The possessive determiner "Her" is correct because it properly indicates that the brothers belong to Catherine, making "Catherine and Her brothers" grammatically accurate.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Her" shows possession, indicating the brothers are Catherine's.
Option B:
Incorrect. "His" would imply the brothers belong to a male, not Catherine.
Option C:
Incorrect. "My" would indicate that both Catherine and her brothers own something, which is not the case here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Their" would suggest that the brothers are speaking for themselves or share ownership with Catherine, but do not specifically denote possession by Catherine.
10.
My dog was injured. The vet had to put a cast on ..... leg.
A) My.
B) Its.
C) His.
D) Her.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Its.
The possessive determiner "its" is used to indicate that the leg belongs to the dog, not to the vet or anyone else. In this context, "its" properly modifies "leg," showing possession.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "My" would be used if the leg belonged to the speaker.
Option B:
Correct. "Its" indicates that the leg belongs to the dog, which is a pronoun for an animal in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "His" implies male human possession, not applicable here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Her" also implies female human possession, not applicable here.
11.
..... name's Michael.
A) Her.
B) His.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... name's Michael." implies that the name being referred to is a male name, as "Michael" is typically a masculine given name. Therefore, the possessive determiner should be used with "his," making option B) His correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "her" would imply a female name.
Option B:
Correct as "his" is appropriate for the masculine name Michael.
Option C:
Incorrect since both "her" and "all the above" do not apply to the given context.
Option D:
Not applicable as option B is correct.
12.
Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.That blue dress is yours / mine. I usually wear it to school.
A) Yours.
B) Mine.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Mine.
The sentence "That blue dress is yours / mine. I usually wear it to school." indicates that the speaker owns the dress and wears it to school, so the possessive pronoun should be "mine."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "yours" would imply ownership by someone else.
Option B:
Correct as "mine" indicates the speaker's possession of the dress.
Option C:
Incorrect since only one option is correct and it does not include both "yours" and "mine."
Option D:
Incorrect because there is a correct answer among the given options.
13.
I really like ..... new video game. I received it for Christmas.
A) Your.
B) Their.
C) My.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The possessive determiner "my" is correct because the sentence refers to a personal possession, which is indicated by the context of receiving the video game as a gift during Christmas.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Your" would imply that the video game belongs to someone else, not you.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Their" suggests possession by a third party, which is not applicable here.
Option C:
Correct. "My" indicates personal ownership of the video game received as a gift.
Option D:
Incorrect. "His" would imply that the video game belongs to a male person other than you, which is not the case in this context.
14.
Select the correct possessive determiner:'They forgot to bring ..... tickets to the concert.'
A) Their.
B) Theirs.
C) They.
D) Them.
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Explanations:
Their is the correct possessive determiner to use in this sentence because it agrees with the plural subject "They" and properly modifies the noun "tickets."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Their - Correct. It matches the plural subject "They."
Option B:
Theirs - Incorrect. This form is used to show possession by a single entity and does not fit here.
Option C:
They - Incorrect. This is the subject, not a possessive determiner.
Option D:
Them - Incorrect. This is an object pronoun, not a possessive determiner.
15.
Evgeni Plushenko of Russia is famous for its quadruple jump, the first in men's figure skating.
A) They're.
B) No change.
C) His.
D) He's.
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Explanations:
The possessive determiner "His" is used to show ownership, indicating that the quadruple jump belongs to Evgeni Plushenko. Therefore, "His" is the correct choice to complete the sentence accurately.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
They're is a contraction for they are, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
No change implies no modification needed, but "they're" or "no change" do not make sense here.
Option C:
His correctly shows ownership of the quadruple jump by Evgeni Plushenko.
Option D:
He's is a contraction for he is, which also does not fit grammatically in this context.
16.
She isn't my cousin. She ..... my sister.
A) 's got.
B) Are.
C) Is.
D) 've got.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She isn't my cousin. She
is
my sister." uses the correct possessive determiner "is" to indicate that the subject "she" is the speaker's sister, not their cousin. This maintains consistency in the relationship description.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
's got - Incorrect; this option combines a contraction with a verb and doesn't fit grammatically.
Option B:
Are - Incorrect; "are" is plural, but the subject "she" is singular.
Option C:
Is - Correct; it properly connects the subject to the predicate in this sentence.
Option D:
've got - Incorrect; this option combines a contraction with a verb and doesn't fit grammatically.
17.
That dog is licking ..... right paw.
A) It.
B) Its.
C) It's.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The possessive determiner "its" is used to show that something belongs to the dog, and it should not be confused with the contraction "it's," which means "it is." In this sentence, "its" correctly indicates possession of the paw.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
It. This option does not use a possessive determiner, making it incorrect.
Option B:
Its. Correct usage to show that the dog is licking its own paw.
Option C:
It's. Incorrect as this means "it is" and does not indicate possession in this context.
Option D:
None of the above. This option is incorrect since Option B is correct.
18.
'' Meg and Olivia, open ..... books at page 12, please!"
A) Your.
B) Their.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Meg and Olivia, open your books at page 12, please!" uses the possessive determiner "your" to indicate that the books belong to Meg and Olivia individually. The correct usage here is "your" because it refers to each person's own book.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the appropriate possessive determiner for individual ownership.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Their" would imply that the books belong to both Meg and Olivia together, which is not the case here.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests all books should be opened, but the sentence specifies individual actions for each person.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer has already been identified in Option A.
19.
Carlos and Susan are the parents.Carlos is the father; Susan is ..... wife.
A) His.
B) Her.
C) My.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) His.
In the sentence "Carlos is the father; Susan is his wife," the possessive determiner "his" correctly refers back to Carlos, indicating that Susan is married to him. This usage demonstrates proper application of a possessive determiner.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. His indicates possession or relationship to Carlos.
Option B:
Incorrect. Her would refer to Susan, not Carlos.
Option C:
Incorrect. My does not relate the two individuals in the sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided by Option A.
20.
Please give me ..... pen from the drawer.
A) An is.
B) The.
C) Somes.
D) Pencil.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) The.
When referring to a specific pen in the drawer, we use the definite article "the" because it indicates a particular pen that both the speaker and listener know about.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "An" is used for indefinite articles with words starting with a vowel sound, not to specify a particular item.
Option B:
Correct. "The" is the appropriate definite article when referring to a specific pen in the drawer.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Somes" is not a valid English word or grammatical structure.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Pencil" refers to a different writing instrument, not the correct answer for this sentence.
21.
Who are those boys? They are Paul's friends and ..... names are Martin and Peter.
A) They.
B) Theirs.
C) Your.
D) Their.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Their.
The sentence requires a possessive determiner to show that the names belong to Paul's friends. "Their" correctly indicates possession in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"They" is a pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Option B:
"Theirs" could be correct if the sentence structure were different, but here it would sound awkward.
Option C:
"Your" indicates ownership by the speaker or another person, which is incorrect in this context.
Option D:
"Their" correctly shows possession of the names by Paul's friends.
22.
It's his jacket. This jacket is .....
A) His.
B) Him.
C) Hers.
D) Her.
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Explanations:
The sentence "It's his jacket" indicates that the jacket belongs to a male person, hence using the possessive determiner "his". Therefore, "This jacket is his" correctly completes the statement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the proper possessive determiner for a male owner.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Him" is a pronoun, not a possessive determiner.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Hers" is used for female owners, which does not match the context of "his jacket".
Option D:
Incorrect. "Her" is a pronoun and not a possessive determiner.
23.
Their parents bought them a new computer.
A) Parents.
B) Their.
C) New.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The possessive determiner "their" correctly refers to the parents in this sentence, indicating that the computer belongs to them.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Parents is a noun and does not function as a possessive determiner.
Option B:
Their is the correct possessive determiner used here.
Option C:
New is an adjective describing the computer, not indicating possession.
Option D:
Not applicable as one of the options is correct.
24.
Select the correct option:This is my ring. This ring is (a) .
A) A. mine.
B) Ours.
C) Yours.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) A. mine.
The sentence "This ring is (a)" should be completed with a possessive determiner that indicates the speaker's ownership of the ring, which is "mine."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Mine" is the correct possessive determiner for first-person singular.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Ours" indicates joint ownership and is not appropriate here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Yours" indicates possession by a second person, which does not match the speaker's perspective in this sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect. "His" indicates possession by a third person male, which is irrelevant to the speaker's ownership claim.
25.
Choose the correct option. Watson and Mary invited all
A) Their friends for the wedding.
B) Theirs friends for the wedding.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because "their" is the possessive determiner used to indicate that the friends belong to Watson and Mary, making it grammatically accurate in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper possessive determiner "their".
Option B:
Incorrect. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun and not a determiner, so it should be "Their friends".
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both A and B are correct, which they are not.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is indeed the correct answer.
26.
In order to monitor the placement of electrodes during brain surgery, doctors have their patients play songs on the guitar.
A) They're.
B) Its.
C) There.
D) No change.
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Explanations:
The sentence does not require any change because it is grammatically correct as it stands. The phrase "In order to monitor the placement of electrodes during brain surgery, doctors have their patients play songs on the guitar" uses possessive determiners correctly within its context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
They're - Incorrect; 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', not relevant here.
Option B:
Its - Incorrect; the sentence does not require a possessive pronoun to modify 'patients' or any other noun in this context.
Option C:
There - Incorrect; 'there' is used for existence or location, which is not applicable here.
Option D:
No change. - Correct; the sentence is grammatically correct and does not need any modification.
27.
My sister ..... fourteen year old. She is older than me.
A) Is.
B) Hasn't.
C) Has.
D) Are.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My sister is fourteen years old" correctly uses the verb "is," which agrees with the singular subject "sister." This demonstrates proper use of a possessive determiner in context, as "my" shows possession and "is" is the correct form for the third-person singular subject.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses appropriate verb agreement with the singular subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Hasn't" implies a negative contraction, which does not fit the sentence structure.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Has" is used for present simple tense with third-person plural subjects or to indicate possession, neither of which applies here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Are" is a plural verb form and does not agree with the singular subject "sister."
28.
They are friends ..... names are Marco and Pedro.
A) Your.
B) Their.
C) Our.
D) Your.
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Explanations:
The sentence "They are friends..... names are Marco and Pedro" indicates that the friends belong to a third party, not the speaker or the listeners. Therefore, the possessive determiner "Their" is correct because it refers to the friends' names.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Your - Incorrect as it implies ownership by the speaker.
Option B:
Their - Correct as it indicates possession of the names by Marco and Pedro.
Option C:
Our - Incorrect as it implies ownership by the speaker or a group including the speaker.
Option D:
Your - Incorrect as it implies ownership by the listener(s).
29.
..... car is parked outside the house.
A) Our.
B) My.
C) Their.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The sentence "A car is parked outside the house" implies ownership of a single car by one person. The possessive determiner "My" correctly indicates that the car belongs to the speaker, making option B) My the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Our - suggests multiple people own the car.
Option B:
My - correctly indicates single ownership by the speaker.
Option C:
Their - implies the car belongs to someone else, not the speaker.
Option D:
His - suggests a male owner other than the speaker.
30.
Sheila ..... rollerblades, she has got a skateboard.
A) Has got.
B) Haven't got.
C) Hasn't got.
D) Isn't.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Sheila ..... rollerblades, she has got a skateboard." requires us to use the negative form of "has" because the second part of the sentence states that Sheila does have something (a skateboard). Therefore, the first part should indicate that Sheila does not have rollerblades. The correct answer is
C) Hasn't got.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Has got" would imply Sheila has rollerblades, which contradicts the second part of the sentence.
Option B:
" Haven't got" is grammatically incorrect in this context as it should be "hasn't got."
Option C:
"Hasn't got" correctly negates the verb "has," indicating Sheila does not have rollerblades.
Option D:
"Isn't" is used for linking verbs and would not fit in this context as we are dealing with possession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are possessive determiners?
Possessive determiners are words like 'my', 'your', and 'his' that show ownership or possession without using a noun. They help to clarify who owns something in a sentence.
How do possessive determiners differ from possessive pronouns?
Possessive determiners modify nouns, such as 'my book', while possessive pronouns replace the noun they refer to, like saying 'this is mine' instead of 'this is my book'. Both indicate ownership but are used differently in sentences.
Can you use possessive determiners for more than one person?
Yes, some possessive determiners can be used to indicate shared ownership or preference. For example, 'our' is used when two or more people share something, like 'our house'.
Are there different forms of possessive determiners for males and females?
No, the forms of possessive determiners are the same regardless of gender. For example, 'his' is used for both male and female subjects to indicate possession.
How do I use possessive determiners in a sentence?
Possessive determiners are used before nouns to show ownership. For example, 'The cat's toy' uses the possessive determiner 'the cat's' to indicate that the toy belongs to the cat.