Use possessive pronouns like mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs to replace a possessive adjective plus noun and stand alone, as in this book is mine. Possessive pronouns never have a noun directly after them, unlike possessive adjectives such as my or your.
Grammar Rule
Possessive pronouns replace possessive adjective + noun and stand alone, with no noun after them.
Possessive Pronouns: Rules and Examples
| Possessive adjective | Possessive pronoun | Example |
|---|---|---|
| my | mine | This book is mine. |
| your | yours | Is this pen yours? |
| his | his | That car is his. |
| her | hers | That bag is hers. |
| their | theirs | These seats are theirs. |
Remember: possessive pronouns stand alone, never followed by a noun.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below choosing the correct possessive pronoun. 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 Pronouns – Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Ours, Theirs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a possessive adjective and a possessive pronoun?
A possessive adjective, such as my, comes before a noun, while a possessive pronoun, such as mine, replaces the adjective and noun together and stands alone.
What is the possessive pronoun for you?
The possessive pronoun for you is yours, as in is this pen yours.
Does a noun ever follow a possessive pronoun?
No, a possessive pronoun always stands alone without a noun after it, as in that car is his.
What is the possessive pronoun for they?
The possessive pronoun for they is theirs, as in these seats are theirs.