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A possessive adjective goes together with a noun.
A possessive pronoun takes the place of a noun.

Example: This is my book. (possessive adjective)
This book is mine. (possessive pronoun)

Underline the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. The house across the road is ( our / ours ).

2. I cut ( my / mine ) finger nails.
3. My dress is the same colour as ( your / yours ).

4. The students will submit ( their / theirs ) projects next week.

5. These letters are for ( her / hers ).

6. Is this car ( their / theirs )?
7. We carried ( our / ours ) umbrellas with us.

8. I took ( your / yours ) pen by mistake.

9. That is ( her / hers ) bag.

10. That bike is ( my / mine ).

Pronunciation

Underline the silent letters in the following words.
honest knock damn walked catch

peace
known listen warm knapsack

Conversation Skills

Here are some expressions used when you have guests at home.

Please come in. Please join us for lunch.
Make yourself comfortable. Would you like a glass of water?

Please be seated.

Now choose the right expressions for the given situations.

1. Your guest is at the door. You say:
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2. Your guest is standing. You say:
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