RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Grammar Possessive Adjective

Exercise 1

(Based on the textbook)

Fill in the blanks with suitable possessive adjectives.
रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति उपयुक्त possessive adjectives से कीजिए।

Question 1. Neha obeys .............. parents. (his/her)
Answer: Neha obeys **her** parents. The possessive adjective 'her' correctly shows that the parents belong to Neha.
In simple words: Since Neha is a girl, we use 'her' to show that the parents are hers.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always identify the gender of the subject to choose the correct possessive adjective.

Question 2. Seema and Salma have books in the classroom. (her/their)
Answer: Seema and Salma have **their** books in the classroom. 'Their' is used because there are two subjects (Seema and Salma), making it plural.
In simple words: When many people own something, we use 'their' to say it belongs to all of them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'their' when the possessors are plural, meaning more than one person or thing.

Question 3. There is a magic lamp. magic is known to Pankaj. (His/Its)
Answer: There is a magic lamp. **Its** magic is known to Pankaj. 'Its' is the correct possessive adjective for a non-living object like a lamp.
In simple words: For things that are not people, like a lamp, we use 'its' to show what belongs to it.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'its' for objects and animals, not 'his' or 'her', and do not confuse 'its' with 'it's' (which means 'it is').

Question 4. A peacock is known for beauty. (his/its)
Answer: A peacock is known for **its** beauty. An animal like a peacock uses 'its' to show possession.
In simple words: Peacocks are animals, so we say 'its' beauty when we talk about their beauty.

🎯 Exam Tip: For animals, use 'its' unless the gender is specifically known and referred to (e.g., 'the lion and his cubs').

Question 5. I do not tear books. (our/my)
Answer: I do not tear **my** books. The pronoun 'I' always pairs with the possessive adjective 'my'.
In simple words: When you talk about yourself ("I"), you use "my" to show something belongs to you.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match the possessive adjective directly to the subject pronoun; 'I' goes with 'my', 'you' with 'your', 'he' with 'his', etc.

Question 6. Students are not careless for school bags. (their/its)
Answer: Students are not careless for **their** school bags. Since 'students' is a plural noun, 'their' is the correct possessive form.
In simple words: Many students have their own bags, so we use 'their' to show the bags belong to the group of students.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always use 'their' when referring to the possessions of multiple people or things (plural subjects).

Question 7. Shivam has two pencils in (her/his)
Answer: Shivam has two pencils in **his** pocket. Shivam is a male name, so 'his' is the appropriate possessive adjective.
In simple words: Shivam is a boy, so we use 'his' to talk about what belongs to him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to names to determine gender and choose between 'his' (for male) and 'her' (for female).

Question 8. We do not waste time. (my/our)
Answer: We do not waste **our** time. The subject 'We' (plural first person) correctly takes 'our' as its possessive adjective.
In simple words: When a group of people ("we") has something, it is "our" thing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that 'we' (plural) always uses 'our' for possession, while 'I' (singular) uses 'my'.

Question 9. Salma meets friend daily. (his/her)
Answer: Salma meets **her** friend daily. As Salma is a female, 'her' is the correct possessive adjective.
In simple words: Salma is a girl, so we use 'her' when talking about her friend.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure the possessive adjective matches the gender of the owner (Salma being female uses 'her').

Question 10. There are many benches. legs are equal to one another. (Its/Their)
Answer: There are many benches. **Their** legs are equal to one another. 'Benches' is plural, so 'their' is used to show possession.
In simple words: Since there are many benches (plural), we use 'their' to talk about the legs that belong to all of them.

🎯 Exam Tip: For plural non-living things, just like for plural people, 'their' is the correct possessive adjective.

Exercise 2

(Mixed)

Choose the correct possessive adjective.
सही possessive adjective चुनें|

Question 1. I perform.............. duties well.
(a) her
(b) his
(c) my
(d) your
Answer: (c) my
In simple words: When the subject is "I", the correct possessive adjective is "my" to show that the duties belong to "I".

🎯 Exam Tip: Always make sure the possessive adjective agrees with the subject pronoun. 'I' matches 'my'.

Question 3. Kalibai was loyal to ........... teacher.
(a) my
(b) your
(c) their
(d) her
Answer: (d) her
In simple words: Kalibai is a female name, so we use 'her' to talk about her teacher.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for clues like names to decide the gender of the subject and select the correct possessive adjective.

Question 4. Roshanlal keeps house clean.
(a) its
(b) his
(c) my
(d) her
Answer: (b) his
In simple words: Roshanlal is a male name, so 'his' is used to show that the house belongs to him.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the subject is male, use 'his' to indicate possession.

Question 5. Parrots leave............ nests early in the morning.
(a) its
(b) their
(c) his
(d) her
Answer: (b) their
In simple words: Since there are many parrots (plural), we use 'their' for the nests that belong to them.

🎯 Exam Tip: For plural subjects, whether people or animals, 'their' is the correct possessive form.

Question 6. It only wants ball back.
(a) their
(b) her
(c) his
(d) its
Answer: (d) its
In simple words: When the subject is "it" (referring to an animal or object), "its" is used to show possession.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always use 'its' for animals or objects when showing what belongs to them, not 'it's' (which means 'it is').

Question 7. Salma and Neha respect teachers.
(a) our
(b) her
(c) their
(d) my
Answer: (c) their
In simple words: Because there are two people, Salma and Neha, we use 'their' for the teachers they both respect.

🎯 Exam Tip: When multiple individuals are the owners, always use 'their' as the possessive adjective.

Question 8. We play in ............. campus.
(a) our
(b) my
Answer: (a) our
In simple words: When the subject is "we", the possessive adjective that goes with it is "our".

🎯 Exam Tip: The possessive adjective 'our' is used when 'we' (a group) are the owners of something.

Question 10. There is a school. cleanliness attracts to one and all.
(a) His
(b) Her
(c) Its
(d) Your
Answer: (c) Its
In simple words: A school is an object or a place, so we use 'its' to talk about its cleanliness.

🎯 Exam Tip: For non-living things like a school, 'its' is the correct possessive adjective.