My / your / his — possessive adjectives
We use possessive adjectives (my book, our home, their family) to show that something belongs to somebody. You have to remember their forms.
| Pronoun | Possessive adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | I like my job. |
| you | your | You like your job. |
| he | his | He likes his job. |
| she | her | She likes her job. |
| it | its | The police dog likes its job. |
| we | our | We like our job. |
| they | their | They like their job. |
We always use possessive adjectives together with a noun. We don't need an article when we have a possessive adjective:
Examples
I have a family. It's my family.
You have a dog. It's your dog.
He has a new phone. It's his new phone.
She has a black dress. It's her black dress.
We have a child. It's our only child.
They have an old car. It's their old car.
Its ≠ It's
Do not confuse its with it's (= it is).
Examples
The new online game is a success. It's very popular. Its creators are very talented.
This is a very old pocket knife. Its handle is made of ivory. It's a gift from my father.