Possessive Personal Pronouns
What Are Possessive Personal Pronouns? (with Examples)
The possessive personal pronouns are
mine,
yours,
his,
hers,
its,
ours, and
theirs. They are also known as
absolute possessives.
Examples of Possessive Personal Pronouns
Here are some examples of absolute possessive pronouns:
- Yours were in the cupboard.
- Build your reputation by helping other people build theirs. (Anthony J D'Angelo)
- We cherish our friends not for their ability to amuse us, but for ours to amuse them. (Evelyn Waugh, 1903-1966)
Interactive example:
If hers
were lost, she'd take yours. [show
me the absolute possessives] |
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