A Guide to Using Possessive Adjectives in English
By
Cindy Blanco, Ph.D.
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Summary
A beginner-friendly guide explaining how to use possessive adjectives in English (my, your, his, her, its, our, their). The article covers the basic rule that possessive adjectives always appear before the noun they modify, and lists the different forms based on grammatical person (1st, 2nd, 3rd person). It's an educational resource for English language learners.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIf you're learning English, you'll see possessive adjectives like my and your everywhere!
These words are used to show ownership or possession, and they're pretty straightforward, so you'll feel confident using them in no time.
In English, a possessive adjective always appears before the noun that is possessed or owned.
This post will be *your* new favorite—it's all about how to use possessive adjectives!
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