Possessive Adjectives in English Made Simple

Learn possessive adjectives in English with simple examples. Understand my, your, his, her, its, our, and their in under 5 minutes.

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  • القسم: القواعد
  • المستوى: A1
  • وقت القراءة: 2 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

What Are Possessive Adjectives? Do you want to say something belongs to someone? That is exactly what possessive adjectives do. They tell you who owns something . In English, we use them before a noun — the name of a thing or person. Here is the full list: my — belongs to me your — belongs to you his — belongs to him (a man) her — belongs to her (a woman) its — belongs to it (a thing or animal) our — belongs to us their — belongs to them How to Use Them The rule is simple: put the possessive adjective before the noun . Never put it after. Never use it alone without a noun. Look at these examp…

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What is the difference between 'my' and 'mine'?
'My' is a possessive adjective and comes before a noun (my book). 'Mine' is a possessive pronoun and stands alone without a noun (the book is mine).
Why do we use 'its' and not 'it's'?
'Its' (no apostrophe) is the possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. 'It's' (with apostrophe) is a short form of 'it is'. They sound the same but mean different things.
Does 'his' change when the noun is plural?
No, 'his' never changes. Whether you say 'his book' or 'his books', the word 'his' stays exactly the same.
Can I use a possessive adjective without a noun after it?
No. Possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', and 'her' must always be followed by a noun. If there is no noun, use a possessive pronoun like 'mine' or 'yours' instead.