Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 2 16 Grammar Tip: Subject Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives Subject Pronouns Possessive Adjectives I -- My You -- Your She -- Her He -- His It -- Its We -- Our They -- Their ● Subject pronouns are used when you are talking about the person as the subject of the sentence. They are often followed by a verb. Examples: I am a student. She is a teacher. They like to travel. ● Possessive adjectives are used when you are talking about something that belongs to a person or place. They are often followed by a noun. Examples: My car is red. Their bus is late. Our classroom is big. Thought, by TeroVesalainen, CC0 Practice: Answer the questions below using complete sentences. Then underline the subject pronouns in your answers and circle the possessive adjectives. 1. Where are you from? _______________________________________________________________________ 2. What language do you speak? ______________________________________________________________ 3. What is your hobby? ________________________________________________________________________ 4. What is your favorite color? ________________________________________________________________