Asked by Arianna Cowan on Apr 25, 2024
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Read each of the sentences below carefully. Then select the correct word in parentheses. On Mother's Day, Maura rented The Artist because it is ( her , hers ) mother's favorite movie.
A) her
B) hers
Mother's Day
A celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society, observed in various forms and dates around the world.
Favorite Movie
A personal selection regarded as the most preferred film by an individual.
- Distinguish between subjective, objective, and possessive pronouns.
- Select the correct pronouns to complete sentences accurately.
Verified Answer
ME
Morgan Embry4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Her" is the correct possessive pronoun to refer to Maura's mother. "Hers" functions as a pronoun on its own, not indicating possession.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between subjective, objective, and possessive pronouns.
- Select the correct pronouns to complete sentences accurately.