Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns
Possessives show ownership. Adjectives come before nouns (my book). Pronouns replace nouns (The book is mine).
Possessives help you talk about ownership and relationships.
English uses possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) and possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs).
Also included
- ’s and s’ (John’s book, the students’ bags)
- Whose…? questions
Goal
You’ll practice the differences so you don’t mix “my/mine” or “their/theirs”.
Practice tip
Write 5 sentences using this grammar point.
Grammar Rules
Possessive adjectives
Possessive pronouns
Examples
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns?
- Possessives show ownership.
- How do you form Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns?
- The key rule: my, your, his, her, its, our, their → used before nouns.
- What are examples of Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns?
- Example: This is my house.
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