Basic Details
Word: His
Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun
Meaning: Referring to something that belongs to or is connected to a male person or animal.
Synonyms: Their (for those using gender-neutral); his own
Antonyms: Her (referring to something that belongs to a female person)
Idioms and Phrases
- His hands are tied: Means someone cannot help or do anything because they are restricted. Example: "He wanted to help with the project, but his hands are tied by the rules."
- All his eggs in one basket: Refers to a situation where someone risks everything on one plan or idea. Example: "She shouldnt put all her eggs in one basket by relying only on that one job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: John forgot his jacket at school, so he had to borrow one from a friend.
Example 2: The dog ran away but soon came back with its tail wagging happily, showing off his excitement.
Example 3: Tim always speaks highly of his family and enjoys spending time with them.
Fun Fact
The word "his" has Old English origins, deriving from "his," which was used to indicate possession for males; it has maintained a similar form over centuries with little change.
Famous Quote
"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself." Michel de Montaigne (This quote highlights the importance of personal identity, which "his" relates to in terms of possession.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "his" mean?
a) Belonging to a female
b) Belonging to a male
c) Belonging to an animal
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) Belonging to a male
2. Which of these is a synonym of "his"?
a) Their
b) Her
c) Mine
d) Our
Answer: a) Their (for gender-neutral usage)
3. Which word is the opposite of "his"?
a) Our
b) Her
c) Their
d) Mine
Answer: b) Her
4. Which sentence uses "his" correctly?
a) She gave him his toy.
b) They went to his school.
c) Her friend called his name loudly.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. What does "all his eggs in one basket" mean?
a) To save money in many accounts
b) To put everything at risk with one idea
c) To plan a big event
d) To have various hobbies
Answer: b) To put everything at risk with one idea
