Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. Please read your books.
A. It
B. Your
C. You
2. Jim and Paul are in the bedroom.
A. They
B. Its
C. Their
3. Mary has got a new bag. The bag is green.
A. Her
B. His
C. She's
4. My name is Tom. What's your name?
A. Your
B. You
C. We
5. Look at that boy. His bike is new!
A. Its
B. His
C. Her
6. Alex and I have got a new friend. It is our friend.
A. Your
B. We
C. Our
Answer (2)
The correct answers for the sentences are: 1-B, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 5-B, and 6-C. Each answer was chosen based on the context of possession and the subject of the sentences. Understanding the role of pronouns and possessive adjectives helps clarify the correct choices.
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To complete the sentences correctly, we need to choose the word that fits grammatically and makes the sentence meaningful. Let's go through each sentence one by one:
Please read your books.
The correct word is b. Your . This is because 'your' indicates possession, meaning the books belong to someone.
Jim and Paul are in the bedroom.
The correct word is a. They . 'They' is a pronoun used to refer to more than one person, suitable for Jim and Paul.
Mary has got a new bag. The bag is green.
The correct word is a. Her . 'Her' is a possessive pronoun referring to something belonging to Mary, in this case, her bag.
My name is Tom. What's your name?
The correct word is a. Your . 'Your' is used to address the person you're speaking to, asking for their name.
Look at that boy. His bike is new!
The correct word is b. His . 'His' is the possessive pronoun used for something belonging to a male, in this context, the boy's bike.
Alex and I have got a new friend. It is our friend.
The correct word is c. Our . 'Our' is a possessive pronoun indicating that the friend belongs to both Alex and the speaker.
By understanding the context and relationships indicated by possessive pronouns and the subject of each sentence, you can choose the correct word efficiently.
