What you'll learn
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to say who owns something without repeating the noun, using possessive pronouns.
When do I use it?
Use a possessive pronoun when the noun is already clear. Instead of "my book" and "your book", you can say "mine" and "yours". They stand alone and never come before a noun.
How do I form it?
my book → mine your book → yours his book → his her book → hers our book → ours their book → theirs
Common mistakes for Spanish speakers
A possessive adjective can't stand alone. In Spanish "El libro es mío" is fine, but "That book is my" is wrong in English — use "mine": "That book is mine." Also don't confuse "her" with "hers": "Is this her?" is wrong, "Is this hers?" is correct.
If the noun disappears, drop the adjective and use the "ending s" form: mine, yours, hers, ours, theirs.
Practice
Multiple Choice
A1Choose the correct word: 'This umbrella is ___'.
Fill in the Blank
A1The car is .
Hint: No noun after the verb 'is', so use the possessive pronoun.
Sentence Transformation
A1Task: Rewrite using a possessive pronoun and no noun
Hint: Drop 'phone' and turn 'my' into 'mine'.
Find the Error
A1Practice Speaking
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Level: A1