Use possessive pronouns
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key notes:
| What are Possessive Pronouns? π€ |
Possessive pronouns show ownership β they tell us who something belongs to.
They replace nouns + βs to make sentences shorter and easier.
Examples:
- This is my book. π
- That bag is hers. π
- The toy is mine. π§Έ
| List of Common Possessive Pronouns |
| Subject Pronoun | Possessive Pronoun | Emoji Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | mine | This pencil is mine βοΈ |
| You | yours | The jacket is yours π§₯ |
| He | his | The ball is his β½ |
| She | hers | The doll is hers πͺ |
| It | its | The cat licked its paw π± |
| We | ours | This park is ours π³ |
| They | theirs | The bicycles are theirs π² |
| How to Use Them in Sentences π« |
- Do NOT use an apostrophe (βs) with possessive pronouns!
- They replace the noun + βs.
Examples:
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This is my hat β This hat is mine π©
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That is her pen β That pen is hers ποΈ
| Tips to Remember π‘ |
- Possessive pronouns always show ownership. π
- They replace nouns so you donβt repeat them. π
- No apostrophes! ββs
| Fun Activity π |
Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronoun:
- This is my book. That book is ______. π
- That is her bag. The bag is ______. π
- These are our toys. The toys are ______. π§Έ
Let’s practice!ποΈ

