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.