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Possessive pronouns replace possessive nouns as either the subject or the
Possessive pronouns replace possessive nouns as either the subject or the
object of a clause. Because the noun being replaced doesn’t appear in the
object of a clause. Because the noun being replaced doesn’t appear in the
sentence, it must be clear from the context.
sentence, it must be clear from the context.
Examples:
Examples:
a. This bag is mine.
a. This bag is mine.
b. Yours is not blue.
b. Yours is not blue.
c. That bagg looks like his.
c. That bagg looks like his.
d. These shoes are not hers.
d. These shoes are not hers.
e. That car is ours.
e. That car is ours.
f. Theirs is parked in the garage.
f. Theirs is parked in the garage.

Tips and Tricks

Possessive pronouns are used when the

object of possession is known based on

the context. Usually there is a precursor or

antecedent part, singular or plural, which

relates to the object of possession.

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