Use possessive pronouns
Key Notes:
1. What are Possessive Pronouns?
- Possessive pronouns are words that show who or what something belongs to. They replace the noun to show ownership.
- Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
2. List of Possessive Pronouns
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| mine | ours |
| yours | yours |
| his | theirs |
| hers | theirs |
| its |
3. How to Use Possessive Pronouns
- Possessive pronouns are used in sentences to avoid repeating the noun.
Examples:
- This pen is mine.
- (Instead of saying “This is my pen,” we use “mine” to avoid repeating “pen”).
- That lunchbox is yours.
- (We use “yours” to show it belongs to you without repeating “lunchbox”).
- The house is theirs.
- (This shows the house belongs to them without repeating “house”).
4. Difference Between Possessive Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives
- Possessive Pronouns replace the noun and stand alone.
- Example: This book is mine.
- Possessive Adjectives describe a noun but don’t replace it.
- Example: This is my book.
5. Common Mistakes
- Avoid using apostrophes with possessive pronouns.
- Example: its (possessive) vs it’s (it is).
- Don’t confuse “your” (possessive adjective) with “yours” (possessive pronoun).
6. Practice Using Possessive Pronouns
- practice by replacing nouns in sentences with the correct possessive pronouns.
Example Sentences:
- This toy belongs to me. → This toy is mine.
- The jacket belongs to him. → The jacket is his.
- These are our books. → These books are ours.
Let’s practice!🖊️
