What Are Possessive Pronouns?

• Definition: Possessive pronouns show that something belongs to someone. They replace possessive nouns to make sentences shorter and clearer.

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Common Possessive Pronouns

• my / mine
• your / yours
• his
• her / hers
• its
• our / ours
• their / theirs

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When Do We Use Possessive Pronouns?

• Use possessive pronouns to show ownership or belonging.

Examples:

• My book is on the table.
• This pencil is mine.
• That is her toy.
• These are our shoes.

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How to Identify Possessive Pronouns

1. Look for the Pronoun: Identify the pronoun in the sentence.
2. Check if It Shows Ownership: If the pronoun shows who owns or has something, it’s a possessive pronoun.

• Example: This is my bag. (“my” shows the bag belongs to me)

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Practice Identifying Possessive Pronouns

Circle the possessive pronouns in each sentence:

1. This is my hat.
2. That toy is hers.
3. The dog is chasing its tail.
4. These are their crayons.
5. The house is ours.

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Answers

1. my
2. hers
3. its
4. their
5. ours