Possessive Pronouns - Brasil Escola

Summary

In this video, Professor Simone, an English teacher, explains the concept of possessive pronouns and their uses. She highlights how possessive pronouns differ from possessive adjectives, emphasizing that they indicate complete possession without needing a complement. Through examples, she covers various possessive pronouns like mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs, showing how they are used to express possession in English. Professor Simone also compares possessive pronouns with possessive adjectives and the possessive case, helping viewers understand when and how to use each form. The lesson concludes with a call to action to like, share, and subscribe.

Takeaways

• 😀 Possessive pronouns in English are used to indicate complete possession without needing a complement.
• 😀 Unlike possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns do not require the object of possession to be repeated.
• 😀 Possessive pronouns are: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, yours, and theirs.
• 😀 A possessive pronoun shows possession in a shortened form, eliminating the need to repeat the object (e.g., 'It's mine' instead of 'It's my house').
• 😀 To ask about possession, use the interrogative 'whose' (e.g., 'Whose car is this?').
• 😀 Possessive pronouns can be used for both humans and inanimate objects (e.g., 'It's his', 'It's hers', 'It's ours').
• 😀 The possessive pronoun 'its' refers to possession by animals or inanimate objects, not humans.
• 😀 Possessive pronouns are used to avoid repeating the possessive object (e.g., 'Whose book is this? It's yours.').
• 😀 There are three main ways to show possession in English: possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns, and the possessive case (apostrophe 's').
• 😀 Possessive adjectives require the object of possession to be mentioned (e.g., 'It's her cat').
• 😀 The possessive case is formed by adding an apostrophe 's' to a person’s name (e.g., 'Anna's cat').

Q & A

What is the difference between possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives?

Possessive pronouns indicate complete possession without needing a complement (e.g., 'It's mine'). Possessive adjectives, on the other hand, need to be followed by a noun to indicate possession (e.g., 'It's my house').

Can possessive pronouns be used without repeating the object of possession?

Yes, possessive pronouns replace the object of possession, so there's no need to repeat it. For example, instead of saying 'It's my house,' you can simply say 'It's mine.'

What are the common possessive pronouns in English?

The common possessive pronouns in English are: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

What is the role of the interrogative word 'whose' in possession?

'Whose' is used to ask about possession. For example, 'Whose car is this?' indicates that we are inquiring about who owns the car.

How do possessive pronouns differ from possessive adjectives in terms of usage?

Possessive pronouns replace the noun and do not require a complement (e.g., 'It's hers'). In contrast, possessive adjectives require a noun to follow them (e.g., 'It's her book').

How do possessive pronouns work with animals or inanimate objects?

Possessive pronouns like 'its' are used for animals and inanimate objects. For example, 'Whose toy is this? It's its.'

What is the possessive case, and how is it used in English?

The possessive case is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to a person's name (e.g., 'Ana's cat') to indicate possession.

Can possessive pronouns be used in questions without repeating the object?

Yes, in questions, possessive pronouns can replace the object. For instance, 'Whose dog is this?' can be answered as 'It's his' without repeating the word 'dog.'

What does the possessive pronoun 'ours' refer to?

'Ours' refers to possession by the speaker and others in a group. For example, 'Whose book is this? It's ours.'

Why is it important to understand possessive pronouns in English?

Understanding possessive pronouns helps to make sentences more concise and clear by eliminating the need to repeat the object of possession.