Possessive Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Common Core Language Standard 1
Both singular and plural possessive pronouns basically follow the same rules regarding placement of apostrophes as with possessive nouns. However, the indefinite pronouns, such as anyone, present challenges when forming possessives.
Today’s grammar and usage lesson is on possessive pronouns. Remember that a pronoun takes the place of a noun. A pronoun may also modify a noun. Just as with possessive nouns, possessive pronouns can be singular or plural.
Now let’s read the mechanics lesson and study the examples.
Possessive pronouns show ownership and may be used before a noun or without a noun.
Before a noun—my, your, his, her, its, our, your, their
When a possessive pronoun is used before a noun, it modifies the noun. The verb matches the noun, not the pronoun. Example:Our house seems small.
Without a noun—mine, yours, his, hers, ours, yours, theirs
When a possessive pronoun is used without a noun, the verb must match the noun which the pronoun represents. Example: Mary said that my jacket is nice, but hers is nicer.
Now circle or highlight what is right and revise what is wrong according to mechanics lesson.
Practice: We took our donations to the shelter. Their clothes were brand new, but my were used.
Let’s check the Practice Answers.
Grammar and Usage Practice Answers: We took our donations to the shelter. Their clothes were brand new, but mine were used.
Now let’s apply what we have learned.
Writing Application: Write your own sentences using a possessive pronoun before a noun and a possessive pronoun without a noun.
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