Grammar：Possessive pronouns
【明報專訊】Dr Panda found something in his laboratory. He is trying to identify the owner of the items.
Dr Panda: I was tidying up my laboratory and I found some miscellaneous items. Pat, do you recognize these items? If not, I am going to get rid of them.
Pat: Sure. Look at this watch. I think it belongs to MoMo.
Dr Panda: I found some fancy dresses as well. I think they are all hers. How about this wallet? Do you have any ideas?
Pat: There is a photo inside the wallet. It features a family photo. They are all pandas...
Dr Panda: Oh my god, give it back to me! It is certainly mine!
Pat: Haha, you looked young and cute. Look at what time did to you.
Dr Panda: I am still looking attractive and glamorous. Oh, look at this book.
Pat: It doesn't look like a book. It looks more like a diary.
Dr Panda: ''Dear diary, I have had an awful day. My boyfriend...''
Pat: It is mine ! It is mine ! Stop reading it aloud!
Dr Panda: The content is juicy.
Pat: It is embarrassing. Let's trade your family photo with my diary.
Dr Panda: Yours is certainly more interesting than mine.
Pat: Now give it back to me!
■English highway﹕
Possessive pronouns show something belonging to someone.
My items - mine
His items - his
Her items - hers
Our items - ours
Their items - theirs
Your items - yours
e.g. This pen does not belong to me. Mine is a blue one.
e.g. MoMo likes to wear jewellery. These earrings are undoubtedly hers.
e.g. His house is larger than ours.
■Gear up
(Answers on next text)
Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronouns.
1. This car belongs to my parents. It is _____.
2. Do you own this item? Is this _____?
■Glossary
identify (v) 識別
miscellaneous (adj) 雜亂的
glamorous (adj) 有魅力的
embarrassing (adj) 令人尷尬的
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[Smarties' Power English 第343期]
