LoginPossessive Pronouns For beginners
In this lesson, beginners will explore English Possessive Pronouns with straightforward explanations, clear examples, and practice exercises.
What Are Possessive Pronouns?
Possessive pronouns are words that replace nouns and indicate ownership. In other words, they show that something belongs to someone.
When To Use Possessive Pronouns
A possessive pronoun is used in place of a noun phrase so that it is not repeated in the sentence. Take a look at some examples:
Don't touch that phone. It's not yours! → It's not your phone!
That phone was mine. → That phone was my phone.
The house on the corner is theirs. → The house on the corner is their house.
Whose
The interrogative pronoun 'whose' is used to ask questions about possession.
'Whose birthday is it today?' 'Mine!'
'Whose car is this?' 'It is theirs.'
Quiz:
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive pronoun?
The books on the table are their.
The books on the table are they.
The books on the table are theirs.
The books on the table are theirs'.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses possessive pronouns?
That is my pen, not your.
That is mine pen, not yours.
That is my, not your.
That is mine, not yours.
Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronouns based on the subject pronoun shown in the parentheses.
That is my phone, but this one is
. (she)
That book is
. (I)
This is not your bag. It's
. (he)
The red car is
, and the blue one is
. (we, they)
Fill in the blanks in the table with the correct pronouns.
| Subject Pronouns | Possessive Pronouns |
|---|---|
I | |
yours | |
he | |
we | |
theirs |
Match the noun phrases with the correct possessive pronouns.
Which of the following questions is asking about possession?
Who are you waiting for?
Whose is this?
What is this?
When is the meeting?
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