Possessives - English Grammar Exercises

Possessives are the words we use to show ownership or relationship. They tell us who something belongs to—whether it’s "my new house" or "her blue car". Master these words to build clearer, more personal sentences.

In this module, you Section will focus on Possessive Adjectives. These are the words that come before a noun (like book, dog, or car) to describe its owner. You’ll practice with 25 interactive exercises that will help you choose the right word for every situation!

The "Before Noun" Rule

Possessive adjectives always come before the noun they modify. Unlike some other languages, they don't change based on whether the noun is plural or singular. For example: "My book" and "My books" are both correct.

Tricky Cases

Watch out for common mistakes when using Possessives. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.

Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.

What You'll Practice

The 25 exercises give you sentences where Possessives needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:

• Identifying the correct form based on the subject and context
• Understanding when to use different variations
• Recognizing common errors and how to fix them
• Applying the rules in various sentence structures
• Building confidence through repeated practice