1186. Possessive Adjectives

An adjective modifies a noun. A possessive adjective modifies a noun by showing possession or ownership. The possessives adjectives are my, your, her, his, its, our, their. Use possessive adjectives before a noun to show that someone owns that noun.

I lost my coat.
Where did you put your keys?
The dog chased its tail.
Mom and Dad planned their vacation.

Use a possessive adjective in front of a noun to show ownership of that noun.

It’s your turn. Find the possessive adjective in this sentence: Mary loaned me her book. Did you figure it out? Good for you!

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