What is a possessive pronoun?

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What is a possessive pronoun?

A possessive pronoun is a type of pronoun that shows ownership or possession. It is used to replace a noun and indicate that something belongs to someone or something. Possessive pronouns include words such as "mine," "yours," "his," "hers," "ours," and "theirs." These pronouns do not require an apostrophe to show possession, unlike possessive nouns. For example, instead of saying "This is John's book," you can say "This book is his." Possessive pronouns help to simplify sentences and avoid repetition of nouns.