Direction: Choose the correct possessive pronoun.Q.The house belongs t...
Explanation:
- Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession.
- In the given sentence, we need to choose the correct possessive pronoun to replace the word "it" which refers to the house belonging to Rachit.
- The options to choose from are: mine, its, theirs, and his.
Analysis of options:
a) "mine" is the possessive pronoun for the first person singular (I). It is used to show ownership by the speaker. However, in this sentence, we are talking about Rachit's house, so "mine" is not the correct choice.
b) "its" is the possessive pronoun for the third person singular (it). It is used to show ownership by an inanimate object. In this case, "it" refers to the house, so "its" could be a possible option. However, the sentence states that the house belongs to Rachit, so "its" is not the correct choice.
c) "theirs" is the possessive pronoun for the third person plural (they). It is used to show ownership by multiple people. In this sentence, we are talking about Rachit's house, so "theirs" is not the correct choice.
d) "his" is the possessive pronoun for the third person singular (he). It is used to show ownership by a male person. In this sentence, we are talking about Rachit's house, so "his" is the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - his.
Conclusion:
In the given sentence, the correct possessive pronoun to replace "it" is "his" because the house belongs to Rachit.
Direction: Choose the correct possessive pronoun.Q.The house belongs t...
Understanding Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are words that show ownership or possession. In this case, we are determining who owns the house.
Analyzing the Options
- a) mine: This pronoun is used when something belongs to the speaker. It does not apply here since Rachit is not the speaker.
- b) its: This pronoun refers to something that belongs to a non-human subject. Since the house belongs to a person (Rachit), this option is incorrect.
- c) theirs: This pronoun indicates possession by multiple people. Since the house belongs to only Rachit, this option is not suitable.
- d) his: This pronoun is used to show that something belongs to a male person. Since the house belongs to Rachit, who is male, this is the correct choice.
The Correct Answer: "his"
Therefore, the correct possessive pronoun for the sentence "The house belongs to Rachit. It is _________" is option 'd', "his."
This indicates that the house is owned by Rachit, making it clear that the possession is singular and masculine.
Conclusion
In summary, when determining the correct possessive pronoun, it is essential to consider who the owner is and their gender. In this case, "his" correctly identifies Rachit as the owner of the house.