Possessive adjective

Categories: Basic English Grammar Accuracy

A possessive adjective is a word, such as "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," or "their," that comes before a noun to show ownership or connection to the noun. These adjectives are used to indicate who something belongs to. 

Examples 

• My: car is parked outside.
• Your: bike is ready.
• His: name is John.

• Her: dog is friendly.

• The bird broke its wing.

• Our: house is on the corner.

• Their: homework is on the table.

Key Characteristics

• Placement: Possessive adjectives are placed directly before the noun they modify.   

• Function: They clarify who or what possesses the noun. 

• Not Articles: They are used instead of articles like "a" or "an" when showing possession. 

"Its" vs. "It's": Be careful with the possessive adjective "its," which does not have an apostrophe; "it's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has".