Possessive adjectives modify nouns to show ownership or relationship. They always come before a noun:
Possessive pronouns replace nouns (and their possessive adjective) to avoid repetition. They stand alone:
| Person | Possessive Adjective | Possessive Pronoun |
|---|---|---|
| 1st person singular | my | mine |
| 2nd person singular | your | yours |
| 3rd person singular (male) | his | his |
| 3rd person singular (female) | her | hers |
| 3rd person singular (neuter) | its | its |
| 1st person plural | our | ours |
| 3rd person plural | their | theirs |
Adjective: Always followed by a noun. Example: Her car is new.
Pronoun: Stands alone, replacing the noun. Example: That car is hers.
1. Is this your pen or mine?
2. They brought their own lunches, but we forgot ours.
3. The cat chased its tail.
4. These seats are ours, not theirs.