Possessive Pronouns in English

Learn to use possessive pronouns correctly to enhance your English grammar skills. Watch our video for clear examples.

Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. They replace nouns to show that something belongs to someone. Here are 7 possessive pronouns in English.

Pronoun	Possessive Pronoun	Example
I	Mine	This is my house. This house is mine.
You	Yours	This is your house. This house is yours.
He	His	This is his house. This house is his.
She	Hers	This is her house. The house is hers.
We	Ours	This is our house. This house is ours.
You (plural)	Yours	This is your house. This house is yours.
They	Theirs	This is their house. This house is theirs.

Using possessive pronouns correctly helps avoid repetition and makes sentences clearer. For instance, instead of saying "This is the house that belongs to me", you can simply say "This house is mine".

Watch the video to see these examples in action and practice using possessive pronouns in your own sentences.