This book is mine.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Pronouns and Possessives
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Possessive pronouns are words used to show that something belongs to someone. They replace a noun to avoid repeating it.
When to use it
Use possessive pronouns in English when you want to show who owns something, and you do not want to repeat the noun.
Key forms
- mine
- yours
- his
- hers
- its
- ours
- yours
- theirs
Examples
Is this pencil yours?
That bag is hers.
These seats are ours.
The house on the corner 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 (my, your, his, her, its, our, their).
- Remember: 'its' is rarely used as a possessive pronoun.