What are Possessive Pronouns?

• Definition: Possessive pronouns show ownership or belonging. They tell us who something belongs to.

Examples of Possessive Pronouns:

• my (belonging to me)
• your (belonging to you)
• his (belonging to him)
• her (belonging to her)
• its (belonging to it)
• our (belonging to us)
• their (belonging to them)

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How to Use Possessive Pronouns in Sentences

1. Identify the Owner: Look for who owns the item.
2. Choose the Right Pronoun: Select the possessive pronoun that matches the owner.
3. Combine Them: Create a complete sentence.

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Sentence Structure

• Basic Structure: Subject + Possessive Pronoun + Noun
• Example: “This is my book.”

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Practice Using Possessive Pronouns

Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronoun from the word bank below.

Word Bank: my, your, his, her, our, their

1. This is __ favorite toy. (talking about the speaker)
2. Can I borrow __ crayons? (talking to a friend)
3. The cat chased __ tail. (talking about a boy)
4. She loves __ dress. (talking about a girl)
5. We have __ own playground. (talking about a group)

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Self-Check

After filling in the blanks, check your answers:

1. This is my favorite toy.
2. Can I borrow your crayons?
3. The cat chased his tail.
4. She loves her dress.
5. We have our own playground.

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