Possessive adjectives

Possessive adjectives are words used to show ownership or possession. They indicate to whom or what something belongs. In English, possessive adjectives are used before nouns and change form based on the subject (the possessor). Possessive adjectives are also a type of determiner - see Determiners.

Here are the possessive adjectives in English:

1. My - used with the first person singular (I)

2. Your - used with the second person singular and plural (you)

3. His - used with the third person singular masculine (he)

4. Her - used with the third person singular feminine (she)

5. Its - used with the third person singular neuter (it)

6. Our - used with the first person plural (we)

7. Your - used with the second person plural (you)

8. Their - used with the third person plural (they)

Examples:

1. My:

   • This is my book.

   • My car is red.

   • I need to find my keys.

2. Your:

   • Is this your pen?

   • Your house is beautiful.

   • Did you finish your homework?

3. His:

   • This is his jacket.

   • His phone is on the table.

   • He forgot his wallet at home.

4. Her:

   • Her dress is lovely.

   • She loves her dog.

   • Her ideas are always interesting.

5. Its:

   • The cat licked its paw.

   • The tree lost its leaves.

   • The company changed its policy.

6. Our:

   • Our team won the match.

   • We need to clean our room.

   • This is our favorite restaurant.

7. Your (plural):

   • Your bags are over there.

   • Did you all bring your tickets?

   • Your ideas are always welcome.

8. Their:

   • Their car broke down.

   • The children played with their toys.

   • They sold their house.

Key Points:

• Possessive adjectives always come before the noun they are modifying.

• They do not change form based on the gender or number of the noun.

• They show who owns or possesses the noun.

Additional Examples in Sentences:

• My brother and I share our room.

• Can I borrow your notes?

• His cat is very playful.

• Her brother works in New York.

• The dog wagged its tail.

• Our school is hosting a festival.

• Are these your shoes?

• Their garden is full of flowers.

Understanding and using possessive adjectives correctly helps make your sentences clear and specific about ownership.