Choose the correct determiners to complete the sentence: '_____ sister of mine lives in Delhi, and _____ brother works in Mumbai.'

Step-by-step solution

1. Determine the speaker's relationship to the nouns – both 'sister' and 'brother' belong to the speaker.
2. A possessive determiner that shows ownership by the speaker is 'my'.
3. Insert 'my' before both nouns, ensuring agreement and avoiding redundancy.
4. The completed sentence reads: 'My sister of mine lives in Delhi, and my brother works in Mumbai.'

Concept tested: Possessive determiners

Published 31 August 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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