Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of possessive adjectives.
- Use possessive adjectives in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Possessive adjectives
Show ownership with my, your, his, her, its, our and their.
Grammar rules
- A possessive adjective comes before a noun.
- Do not use an apostrophe in possessive adjectives.
Examples
- This is my book.
- Her name is Anita.
- Their house is large.
- Our teacher is kind.
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
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