pronoun
Subject
Object
Pronouns
Adjetives
possesive
VS
02
Possesive adjective
Possesive pronoun
When something is obvious. I think this bag is his. We don’t need to repeat ‘bag’. It’s obvious we are speaking about a bag.
Use a possessive adjective, when something is not obvious. I like yours. ‘Your’ what? There isn’t enough information. Your bag, your hair, your smile? I don’t know what you like. I like your handwriting. Okay, now it’s clear.
Use a possessive pronoun to avoid repetition. unnatural/too repetitive: I really like your tattoo. Unfortunately, I got my tattoo when I was 16 so I really regret it now. When did you get your tattoo? ☑ natural/not repetitive: I really like your tattoo. Unfortunately, I got mine when I was 16 so I really regret it now. When did you get yours?
Subject pronouns and posesive lesson
ANA JAEL PALAYO
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pronoun
Subject
Object
Pronouns
Adjetives
possesive
VS
02
Possesive adjective
Possesive pronoun
When something is obvious. I think this bag is his. We don’t need to repeat ‘bag’. It’s obvious we are speaking about a bag.
Use a possessive adjective, when something is not obvious. I like yours. ‘Your’ what? There isn’t enough information. Your bag, your hair, your smile? I don’t know what you like. I like your handwriting. Okay, now it’s clear.
Use a possessive pronoun to avoid repetition. unnatural/too repetitive: I really like your tattoo. Unfortunately, I got my tattoo when I was 16 so I really regret it now. When did you get your tattoo? ☑ natural/not repetitive: I really like your tattoo. Unfortunately, I got mine when I was 16 so I really regret it now. When did you get yours?