Possessive adjectives such as my, your, his, her, its, our, and their show ownership and always go directly before the noun. They never change with number, so her book and her books use the same possessive adjective, her.
Grammar Rule
Possessive adjectives go before the noun and do not change with number: her book, her books.
Possessive Adjectives: Rules and Examples
| Owner | Adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | This is my book. |
| he | his | That is his car. |
| she | her | She loves her dog. |
| it (animal/thing) | its | The cat has its bed. |
| we | our | This is our house. |
Remember: the adjective depends on who the owner is, not on the thing itself.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct possessive adjective. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Possessive Adjectives (My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do possessive adjectives go in a sentence?
Possessive adjectives always go directly before the noun, as in this is my book.
Do possessive adjectives change with plural nouns?
No. Possessive adjectives do not change with number, as in her book and her books.
Which possessive adjective do you use for an animal or thing?
Use its, as in the cat has its bed.
Does the possessive adjective depend on the owner or the object?
It depends on the owner, not on the object being possessed.