Both possessive adjectives and
possessive pronouns show ownership,
but there are differences between them.
Possessive Adjectives
A possessive adjective is a word used to indicate ownership of a
noun. We use them to express who or what owns something. A
possessive adjective is used in front of a noun.
Possessive Adjectives include my, your, his, her, its, our, and
their.
Subject Pronouns Possessive Adjectives
I my
you your
he his
she her
it its
we our
they their
For example:
My car is red.
His cat is cute.
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns replace a noun and stand on their own. We use a
possessive pronoun when it is clear which object we are referring to.
Possessive Pronouns include mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.
(We avoid using “its” as a possessive pronoun.)
Subject Pronouns Possessive Pronouns
I mine
you yours
he his
she hers
it (We avoid using “its” as a possessive
pronoun.)
we ours
they theirs
For example:
This phone is mine.
The house is hers.
Subject Pronouns VS.
Possessive Adjectives VS.
Possessive Pronouns
Subject Possessive
Possessive Pronouns
Pronouns Adjectives
I my mine
you your yours
he his his
she her hers
it its (We avoid using “its” as a possessive
pronoun.)
we our ours
they their theirs
Quiz
Time!
Choose the correct word to fill in the
blank.
The dog is .
she hers her
Choose the correct word to fill in the
blank.
rabbit is so cute.
Your Yours You
Choose the correct word to fill in the
blank.
These pencils are .
my mine mine
s
Choose the correct word to fill in the
blank.
This is classroom.
our ours we
Choose the correct word to fill in the
blank.
Don’t judge a book by
cover.
it it’s its
