Grammar
Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns
1st Part
Personal and object pronouns
2nd Part
Demonstratives pronouns
for timing and feelings
3rd Part
Demonstratives pronouns
to show something
4rd Part
Possessive Pronouns
5rd Part
Relative pronouns
6rd Part
Reciprocal pronouns
Grammar in use
- Topic: Possessive Pronouns
- Skills : Grammar
Use
What is a possessive pronoun?
This car is his.
This suitcase is hers.
A possessive pronoun represents something that belongs to someone. They are pronouns, so they are not followed by a noun, they replace the noun.
| Possessive Pronoun | Example |
|---|---|
| mine | this ball is mine |
| yours (singular or plural) | this ball is yours |
| his (male) | this ball is his |
| hers (female) | this ball is hers |
| its (neuter, rarely used) | this ball is its |
| ours | this ball is ours |
| theirs | this ball is theirs |
Language Tip: Possessive Pronouns vs. Possessive Adjectives“this” is pronounced “thiss”.
Do not confuse possessive pronouns with possessive adjectives.
Possessive adjectives are followed by a noun and are: my, your, his, her, its, our, their. See the lesson on the possessive.
Examples:
This is my book. (possessive adjective)
This is mine. (possessive pronoun)