Question

6 in the phrase, \the cat is theirs,\ which case is being used by the pronoun? a subjective b objective c possessive d impersonal

Explanation:

To determine the case of the pronoun "theirs" in "The cat is theirs", we analyze each option:

• Subjective case pronouns (e.g., I, he, she) are used as subjects. "Theirs" is not a subject pronoun, so A is incorrect.
• Objective case pronouns (e.g., me, him, her) are used as objects. "Theirs" is not an object pronoun, so B is incorrect.
• Possessive case pronouns (e.g., mine, yours, theirs) show ownership. "Theirs" indicates that the cat belongs to them, so it is in the possessive case.
• "Impersonal" is not a standard pronoun case for personal pronouns like "theirs", so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Possessive