This book is mine.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Pronouns, articles, and reference words
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Possessive pronouns stand alone and show who owns something.
When to use it
Use them when the noun is already clear from context.
Key forms
- mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs
Examples
That car is hers.
These keys are yours.
The choice is theirs.
Tips
- Use possessive pronouns instead of repeating "my book", "your book", etc.
- There is no possessive pronoun for it; rephrase the sentence.
Exceptions and edge cases
- No -s on his and hers stays the same in singular/plural.
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