Grammar: A2 - ✨ Grammar Essentials: 🧩 Parts of Speech - Expanding - Lesson 7: Possessive Pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) vs. Possessive Adjectives

Grammar: Possessives B1 Lesson 18: Pronouns vs. Adjectives What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will understand the difference between possessive adjectives (my, your) and possessive pronouns (mine, yours) and learn how to use them correctly to avoid repetition. The Two Types of Possessives To show ownership in English, we have two related types of words: possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns. Understanding the difference will make your speaking and writing sound much more natural. 1. Possessive Adjectives These words come before a noun . They describe the noun. Rule: adjective + noun Example: That is my book. 2. Possessive Pronouns These words replace the noun . They stand alone. Rule: pronoun (no noun after) Example: That book is mine . The Grammar Rule 📖 Comparison Table Possessive Adjective (+ Noun) Possessive Pronoun (Stands Alone) This is my book. This book is mine . Is that your moto? Is that moto yours ? That is his farm. That farm is his . I like her dress. That dress is hers . …