What is Possessive Noun?

​Possessive Noun

​is a noun that possess something. In most cases a possessive noun is formed by adding an apostrophe +s ('s) to the noun, or if the noun is plural and already ends in s, only an apostrophe needs to be added. When a noun ends in the letter s or an s sound, the same format applies.

​For example:

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​Singular:

​Hero's book is green.

​The cat's tail is short.

​That tree's leaves are brownish.

​Plural:

​My parents' birthday is the same.

​Brandon and Eli's books are interesting.

​That leaves' color are brownish.

What is Possessive Adjective?

​Possessive Adjective

​Similar to that of possessive noun we use possessive adjective to show who owns something. A possessive adjective is used in front of a noun.

​​For example: my computer, his car, her book, their coffees, etc.

​The possessive adjectives in English are as follow

​Singular:

​I

​You

​He

​She

​It

My

​Your

His

​Her

​Its

​Plural:

​We

​You

​They

Our

​Your

Their

​Here are some examples:

​My car is in front of the school.

​Our new Maths teacher is very nice.

​My sister is always tired. Her job is difficult.