My
In this lesson, we will learn all the rules and uses of the possessive determiner, 'My.'
My is a word mostly known as a possessive determiner. In this lesson, we will discuss its functions.
Functions of 'My'
- Possessive Determiner
- Interjection
1. 'My' as a Possessive Determiner
Use
My as a possessive determiner precedes a noun or a noun phrase and generally shows the speaker or the writer possesses or owns something. But it has more uses. Have a look:
- My as a possessive determiner is used to show possession or ownership; for example:
My shows the speaker owns the dog.
- My as a possessive determiner is used to show sympathy and affection; for example:
- My as a possessive determiner is used to show surprise or excitement. For example:
Oh
Oh
Position in a Sentence
My as a possessive determiner always comes before a noun or a noun phrase. For example:
Oh
'Winning the game' is a gerund and a noun phrase. 'My winning the game' is the subject of the sentence.
Tip
Articles like 'a', 'an' and, 'the' or other determiners cannot be used before my. Take a look at the following example:
This is This is a book.
2. 'My' as an Interjection
Use
My as an interjection is used alone to show surprise or pleasure. Have a look:
Oh
Oh
Tip
My-my is also another interjection to show emotions but it is dated. For example:
Oh
Position in a Sentence
My as an interjection is used alone and it must be followed by an exclamation mark.
Oh
Oh
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