English 10 Grammar & Writing #9 Mr. Rinka Possessive Pronouns Context Clues TOEFL Vocabulary List #4

English 10 Grammar & Writing #9

Mr. Rinka

Possessive PronounsContext Clues

TOEFL Vocabulary List #4

Possessive Pronounshttp://englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Possesive%20Pronouns.pdf

A pronoun is a word that is used to take the place of a noun.

A possessive pronoun is a word that takes the place of names of someone or something and shows possession. Possessive pronouns do not require apostrophes.

http://englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Possesive%20Pronouns.pdf


Person Singular Plural

1st person

my mine our ours

2nd Person

your yours

your yours

3rd Person

her hershisits

their theirs




Albert: Is this my cup of water?Linda: No, I don’t think so.Albert: Is it yours?Linda: I think it is his.Albert: Oh, where is mine then?Linda: Yours is over there.Albert: Oh, okay.




Jaime: Here is a picture of my girlfriend.Pria: Oh, that is nice. Where did you take her picture?Jamie: I took it at Duke Forest. That is our favorite place.Pria: Do they have nice trees in their Forest?Jamie: Yes, theirs are very nice.




My: The pronoun “my” is used to describe something that belongs to me. “My” must be followed by the noun possessed.

These are my books.




Mine: The pronoun “mine” is used to describe something that belongs to me. “Mine” takes the place of the noun it possesses. Therefore, it is never followed by a noun.

The keys are mine.




Our: The pronoun “our” is used to describe something that belongs to us. “Our” must be followed by the noun possessed.

Our house is yellow with ared roof.




Ours: The pronoun “ours” is used to describe something that belongs to us. “Ours” takes the place of the noun it possesses. Therefore, it is never followed by a noun.

That blue car is ours.




Your: The pronoun “your” is used to describe something that belongs to you. “Your” must be followed by the noun possessed.

This is your shoe.




Yours: The pronoun “yours” is used to describe something that belongs to us. “Yours” takes the place of the noun it possesses. Therefore, it is never followed by a noun.

The soccer ball is yours.




His: The pronoun “his” is used to describe something that belongs to a male. “His” may take the place of the noun it possesses, or it may not.

That is his pencil.That pencil is his.




Her: The pronoun “her” is used to describe something that belongs to a female. “Her” must be followed by the noun possessed.

Her hair is brown.




Hers: The pronoun “hers” is used to describe something that belongs to a female. “Hers” takes the place of the noun it possesses. Therefore, it is never followed by a noun.

This pen is hers.




Its: The pronoun “its” is used to describe something that belongs to it. “Its” must be followed by the noun possessed.

Here is its tire.




Their: The pronoun “their” is used to describe something that belongs to them. “Their” must be followed by the noun possessed.

Where are their tickets?




Theirs: The pronoun “theirs” is used to describe something that belongs to them. “Theirs” takes the place of the noun it possesses. Therefore, it is never followed by a noun.

That cat is theirs.




Person Singular Plural

1st person

my mine our ours

2nd Person

your yours

your yours

3rd Person

her hershisits

their theirs



You Try It!

http://a4esl.org/q/h/vc-pronouns-lb.html

http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei101/esl-test.php






3 Ways Figuring Out Words

Break up words into prefixes, roots and suffixes

Use Context Clues

Use a Dictionary

Context Clueshttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Context clues are words and phrases in a sentence which help you reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Oftentimes you can figure out the meanings of new or unfamiliar vocabulary words by paying attention to the surrounding language.

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

4 Types of Context Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Antonym or Contrast ClueDefinition or Example ClueGeneral KnowledgeRestatement or Synonym Clue



4 Types of Context Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Antonym or Contrast ClueDefinition or Example ClueGeneral KnowledgeRestatement or Synonym Clue



Antonym or Contrast Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Phrases or words that are used in a sentence that indicate opposite,

but, in contrast, however, instead of, unlike, yet

Unlike her quiet and low key family, Mary is garrulous. (outgoing, social)



Definition or Example Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Phrases or words that are used in a sentence that define or explain

is defined as, means, the term, (a term in boldface or italics, a phrase set off with commas)



Definition or Example Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Sedentary individuals, people who are not very active, often have diminished health.



General Knowledgehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

The meaning is derived from the experience and background knowledge of the reader; "common sense" and logic.

the information may be something basically familiar to you



General Knowledgehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Susan is always sucking up to the boss, even in front of others. That sycophant just doesn't care what others think of her behavior.



Restatement or Synonym Cluehttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm

Another word or phrase with the same or a similar meaning is used.

in other word, that is, also known as, sometimes called, or

The dromedary, commonly called a camel, stores fat in its hump.


You Try It!http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/practice_context_clues.htm

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter3/context_clues__exercise_1.html

http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic01.html


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The following is a list of vocabulary words that often appear on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test.

http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm




concept (noun): an idea

con (together, with) + cept (to seize)

The concept of using computers in the classroom is relatively new.


predecessor (noun): a person who has previously occupied a position that another has taken over

pre (to go before) + de (to take away from) + cess (go, yield) + or (n. person)

I want to live up to my predecessor's reputation.


succeed (verb): to follow after another, to do well

suc (above, up) + ceed (go)

To succeed as a student, one must study.


recede (verb): to move back, to withdraw

re (back, again) + cede (go, yield)

The water receded five days after the flood.


concede (verb): to accept as true, to yield, to allow

con (together, with) + cede (yield)

I conceded to her point of view.


exceed (verb): to go beyond a limit, to be greater than

ex (out, out from) + ceed (go)

The driver exceeded the speed limit by ten miles an hour.


recess (noun): an indentation, a temporary break

re (back, again) + cess (go)

The children were given a recess from the lessons.


deceased (adjective): dead

de (to take away from) + ceas (go) + ed (adj. having the quality of)

The deceased person will be cremated rather than buried.


chronic (adjective): marked by a long period of time, recurrence

chron (time) + ic (adj. quality, relation)

Gabrielle has a chronic back disorder and cannot lift heavy objects.


chronicle (noun): a historical account arranged in order of time

chron (time) + icle (n. related to the arts and sciences)

The teacher asked us to read a chronicle on the Revolutionary War.


chronological (adjective): arranged in order of time

chrono (time) + log (study) + ical (adj. quality, relation)

The text book listed the presidents in chronological order.


acclaim (verb): praise

ac (in addition to) + claim (shout)

The restaurant is acclaimed for its desserts.

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English 10 Grammar & Writing #9

Mr. Rinka

Possessive PronounsContext Clues


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