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Possessive Determiners for beginners

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Possessive determiners are types of function words used before a noun to show ownership or possession. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.

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"Possessive Determiners" in English Grammar

What Are Possessive Determiners?

We use possessive determiners to show who owns something.

English Possessive Determiners

English possessive determiners are:

Subject Pronouns Possessive Determiners
I my
You your
He his
She her
It its
We our
You your
They their

How Do We Use Possessive Determiners

Possessive determiners are used before a noun. Do not confuse them with possessive pronouns that must always appear alone.

I have a doll. → This is my doll.

We have a house. → Where is your house?

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