English question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
Which of the following sentence has a possessive pronoun?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
That cat in the yard belongs to her
Understanding Pronouns
To identify the correct answer, it is helpful to distinguish between different types of pronouns:
Possessive Pronouns/Adjectives: Words like mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs (pronouns) or my, your, her, his (adjectives) indicate ownership. In option C, "her" indicates to whom the cat belongs.
Reciprocal Pronouns: In option A, "each other" is used to show a mutual action between team members.
Relative Pronouns: In option B, "when" introduces a clause relating to a specific period.
Personal Pronouns: In option D, "I" is a simple subject pronoun.
Analysis of Option C
Wait, let's look closer at the grammar of Option C: "That cat in the yard belongs to her."
In this specific sentence structure, "her" acts as an object pronoun following a preposition ("to"). However, it still denotes possession. If the sentence were "That cat is hers," "hers" would be a possessive pronoun.
If your curriculum strictly distinguishes between "possessive adjectives" and "possessive pronouns," note that:
Possessive Adjective: This is her cat.
Possessive Pronoun: The cat is hers.
Object Pronoun (showing possession): The cat belongs to her.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
