This lesson teaches you how to say who owns a thing. You will learn the words used to show that something belongs to you, me, him, or her.
1. Lesson Goals
- Use the four basic possessive adjectives: my, your, his, and her.
- Use the verb ‘to be’ (it is/it isn’t) to answer questions about objects.
- Ask simple questions using “Is this…?” and “Is that…?”
- Identify and name common classroom objects.
2. Vocabulary: Classroom Objects
Here are some common objects we use every day in class.
| Object | English Word | Object | English Word |
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book |
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pencil |
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pen |
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backpack |
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eraser |
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chair |
3. Possessive Adjectives (My, Your, His, Her)
Possessive adjectives tell us who an object belongs to. They always go **before** the object (noun).
| If it belongs to… | Use… | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| I (me) | My | My pen is blue. |
| You | Your | Your book is open. |
| He (a man/boy) | His | His desk is small. |
| She (a woman/girl) | Her | Her backpack is green. |
4. Asking and Answering Questions
A. Review: The Verb ‘To Be’ (Singular)
We use ‘Is it…?’ to ask about a single object, and we answer with ‘it is’ or ‘it isn’t’.
| Question Example | Positive Answer | Negative Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is it a pen? | Yes, it is. | No, it isn’t. (it is not) |
B. Asking Questions about Ownership (Is this / Is that)
We use ‘this‘ and ‘that‘ to ask about a singular object.
| Question Word | Usage | Example Question |
|---|---|---|
| Is this…? | For something near you (e.g., in your hand). | Is this your book? |
| Is that…? | For something far from you (e.g., across the room). | Is that his pencil? |
5. Full Practice Dialogue
This dialogue uses all the possessive adjectives and question types from this lesson.
Teacher: Excuse me, is this your eraser?
Student 1 (Girl): No, it isn’t. My eraser is blue.
Teacher: Okay. Is that his pencil (pointing to a boy)?
Student 1: Yes, it is his pencil.Teacher (to the boy): Hi. Is this your book?
Student 2 (Boy): No, it isn’t. I think it’s her book (pointing to the girl).
Student 1 (Girl): Yes, that is my book! Thank you!
6. Activity: Choose the Right Word
Choose My, Your, His, or Her to complete the sentences.
- This is a student. (His/Her) pen is red.
- I am the teacher. This is (my/your) desk.
- You are a student. (My/Your) bag is under the chair.
- She is Maria. This is (his/her) book.