Possessive Forms

 Possessive Forms

Possessive forms are used to indicate ownership or belonging. They help clarify who something belongs to and are essential for clear communication.

Examples

My:

I cannot find my wallet, and it is slowly driving me insane.

(‘my' shows that the wallet belongs to 'me'.)

Their:

You should give them confidence to tackle the difficult customers and support in their actions.

(‘their' indicates that the actions belong to ‘them'.)

His:

Jeffrey has forgotten to bring his computer to the office.

(‘his' shows that the computer belongs to 'Jeffrey'.)

Our:

"Someone has been in our house!" said my parents.

(‘our' indicates that the house belongs to ‘my parents’.)

His:

Mark lost his watch somewhere in the school.

(‘his' shows that the watch belongs to 'Mark'.)

Additional Examples

Her:

Lisa baked her favorite cake for the party.

(‘her' indicates that the cake belongs to 'Lisa'.)

Its:

The dog wagged its tail happily.

(‘its' shows that the tail belongs to 'the dog'.)

Your:

Is this your book on the table?

(‘your' indicates that the book belongs to 'you'.)

Conclusion

Using possessive forms correctly helps make your sentences clear and precise. They are an essential part of everyday language, allowing us to express relationships and ownership effectively.