115Adjectives

A. Label the sentence patterns S-InV, S-TrV-DO, S-TrV-IO-DO, S-LV-PN, or S-LV-PA.

B. Underline each possessive noun or pronoun functioning as anadjective twice and the other adjectives once.

C. Draw an arrow from each adjective to the noun it modifies.

D. Circle any independent possessives.

1. Williamsburg is one of the colonists’ beautiful cities.

2. The Virginia Colony chose Williamsburg as its capital.

3. Virginia’s highest court met twice during the year.

4. A session attracted many Virginian families.

5. The sessions became a favorite social event of theirs.

6. Also, the American colonies’ first mental institution opened here.

7. Today, Williamsburg’s businesses benefit from many tourists.

8. Their shops exhibit many of the original craftsmen’s trades.

9. One notable colonial shop is the blacksmith’s shop.

10. His was a useful service.

A. Underline each possessive noun or pronoun functioning as anadjective twice and any other adjectives once.

B. Draw an arrow from each adjective to the noun it modifies.

C. Circle the independent possessives.

1. A young Katie von Bora married the distinguished Martin Luther in1525.

2. Martin’s father supported their marriage.

3. Katie gave Martin’s hectic household order.

4. The busy Martin benefited from Katie’s constant encouragement andfaithful prayers.

5. God blessed the Luthers with a baby son early in their marriage.

6. Their daughter died from a mysterious disease.

7. His wife helped strengthen Luther in his downcast state.

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S LV PN

S LV PN

S TrV DO

S TrV DO

S LV PN

S InV

S InV

S TrV DO

S LV PN

S InV