Possessive pronouns replace a noun phrase that includes a possessive adjective, indicating possession. They simplify sentences and avoid repetition. Noun phrases include one or more words that function as a noun. Common possessive pronouns include “mine,” “your,” and “their,” and they don’t require apostrophes. A possessive pronoun is a specific type of word that functions […]
Possessive adjectives indicate ownership or possession of a noun and are similar to pronouns but function differently. Common examples include ‘its’, ‘his’, ‘her’ and ‘my’. They are always used with a noun and are sometimes called possessive determiners. The definite article ‘the’ can also be used in a similar way. ‘Its’ is often misspelled with […]
The possessive case shows ownership of a noun or pronoun. It’s expressed differently in languages, but in English, it’s usually an apostrophe and “s”. Pronouns can also be possessive. Other languages use longer constructions. The possessive case is a grammatical case that indicates the ownership or possession of a noun or pronoun by another noun […]
Possessive nouns show ownership of people, places, or things. They change ordinary nouns to show possession and can be used for intangible things. To form a possessive noun, add an apostrophe and “S” to a singular noun, and just an apostrophe to a plural noun. Many people find them confusing. A possessive noun is a […]
