Question

Q. Underline the pronouns that shows possession and say whether it is a possessive adjective or a possessive pronoun.


a) That book of mine has been missing for four years

b) Did I give you the brown packet? I'm sorry, that's his.

c) I've collected my tickets. Have you got yours?

d) If your phone is not working, call from mine.

e) I thought your presentation would be shorter than hers. ​

Answer 1

a) mine = possessive pronoun

b) you = possessive adjective

c) yours = possessive pronoun

d) mine = possessive pronoun

e) your = possessive adjective

Answer 2

Explanation:

That book of mine has been missing for four years ( possesive adjective)

b) Did I give you the brown packet? I'm sorry, that's his.

( possesive pronoun)

c) I've collected my tickets. Have you got yours?

( possesive adjective)

d) If your phone is not working, call from mine.

( possesive pronoun)

e) I thought your presentation would be shorter than hers. ( possesive pronoun)