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Possessive Determiners

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

"Possessive Determiners" in English Grammar

What Are Possessive Determiners?

Possessive determiners are used before nouns 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 To Use Possessive Determiners

Possessive determiners are used before nouns. 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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