A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun. Instead of using a person’s name, you can use the pronoun for that person. The word you is a pronoun. If I want to show that you own something, I can say that this is your dog. Therefore, the dog is yours. The word your is an adjective that describes dog. The word yours is a pronoun.
I like your new car. The new car is yours.
Is this your dog? Is this dog yours?
May I borrow your phone? This phone is yours.
Use the word your with a noun to show ownership of the noun. your house Use the word yours in place of the object that is owned. house is yours
Now you try it. Decide which word goes in the blank – your or yours: I like ____ dress. Did you choose the words that describes a noun? Good for you!