This book is mine.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Pronouns and possessives
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Possessive pronouns are words that show who owns something. They replace a noun and show possession.
When to use it
Use possessive pronouns in English when you want to show who something belongs to, and you don't want to repeat the noun.
Key forms
- mine
- yours
- his
- hers
- its
- ours
- theirs
Examples
Is this pen yours?
That bag is hers.
The house is theirs.
Tips
- Do not use a noun after a possessive pronoun. For example, say 'This is mine,' not 'This is mine book.'
- Do not confuse possessive pronouns with possessive adjectives like 'my' or 'your'.
- ‘Its’ is rarely used as a possessive pronoun.
Exceptions and edge cases
- ‘Its’ is not often used as a possessive pronoun in English.