Possessive Adjectives
Possessive adjectives show who owns or possesses something. They come before nouns.
List of Possessive Adjectives
| Subject Pronoun | Possessive Adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | This is my book. |
| You | your | Is this your pen? |
| He | his | I like his bag. |
| She | her | That is her house. |
| It | its | The cat is in its bed. |
| We | our | Our school is big. |
| They | their | Their car is new. |
Common Mistakes
- Its (without apostrophe) = possessive
- It’s (with apostrophe) = it is
- Your (your book) vs You’re (you are)
Exercises
- Complete: This is ____ (I) pencil. She likes ____ (she) teacher. ____ (We) class is on the first floor.
- Choose the correct word: (Your/You’re) book is on the desk. (Its/It’s) a beautiful day.
Learn more: Personal Pronouns and The Verb To Be.
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