Possessive Pronouns Exercises – Grammar Practice and Examples

What Are Possessive Pronouns?

Possessive pronouns show that something belongs to someone. They replace nouns and avoid repetition. Common possessive pronouns at A2 level are mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.

Possessive Pronouns Table

How to Use Possessive Pronouns

Use possessive pronouns to show who owns something. These pronouns replace nouns:

• This pen isn't your pen. It's mine.
• Those cookies aren't their cookies. They're ours.

Examples of Possessive Pronouns in Sentences

• The blue car is hers.
• I found a book. Is it yours?
• These tickets are theirs.

Quick Tips to Remember

• Possessive pronouns do not have a noun after them.
• They replace the noun completely:
  • This is my phone. → This phone is mine.
• Use possessive pronouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.