A1 · Grammar
Possessive Adjectives
Lesson Handout
What are possessive adjectives?
Use — show that something belongs to someone
I — my — That is my book.
You — your — Is this your pen?
He — his — That is his bag.
All possessive adjectives
I — my
You — your
He — his
She — her
It — its
We — our
They — their
Important: his vs her vs its
his — belongs to a male — That’s his car.
her — belongs to a female — That’s her bag.
its — belongs to a thing/animal — The dog wagged its tail.
Warning — its ≠ it’s (it’s = it is)
Recap
Singular — my · your · his · her · its
Plural — our · your · their
Rule — Use before a noun. They never change form.
A1 · Grammar
Possessive Adjectives
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
1. That is ___________ book. (I)
☐ his ☐ your ☐ my
2. Is this ___________ pen? (you)
☐ his ☐ your ☐ my
3. Tom lost ___________ keys.
☐ her ☐ our ☐ his
4. The dog wagged ___________ tail.
☐ it's ☐ their ☐ its
5. We love ___________ school.
☐ their ☐ your ☐ our
6. Maria called ___________ mother. (she)
7. The students left ___________ bags outside. (they)
8. Come and meet ___________ teacher! (we)
9. Is that ___________ phone? (you, singular)
10. The cat cleaned ___________ paws.
A1 · Grammar
Possessive Adjectives
Answer Key
1. my
2. your
3. his
4. its
5. our
6. her
7. their
8. our
9. your
10. its