Possessive Case in English

Possessive case is used to show ownership or relationship. There are two main ways to express possession:

1. Using Apostrophe ( ‘s )

When we want to show possession, we usually add ‘s to a noun.

📌 Examples:

• Manoj’s father (मनोज के पिताजी)
• Rohan’s book (रोहन की किताब)
• Mohan’s pen (मोहन का पेन)
• Teacher’s desk (अध्यापक की मेज)

🔹 If a noun is plural and already ends in s, just add ‘ (apostrophe).

• The students’ classroom (छात्रों की कक्षा)
• The teachers’ meeting (अध्यापकों की बैठक)

2. Using “of” to Show Possession

Another way to show possession is by using “of” between the object and the owner.

📌 Examples:

• Father of Manoj = Manoj’s father
• Book of Rohan = Rohan’s book
• Name of the teacher = Teacher’s name
• The house of my uncle = My uncle’s house

🔹 Which one should you use?

• The ‘s form is more natural for people and animals.
  ✅ Manoj’s father (✔ Better)
  ❌ Father of Manoj (Less common in daily use)
• The “of” form is often used for non-living things.
  ✅ The cover of the book (✔ Better)
  ❌ The book’s cover (Used but less common)

Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives

Sometimes, we use possessive adjectives instead of using ‘s or “of”.

📌 Examples:

• My book (मेरी किताब)
• Our school (हमारा स्कूल)
• Your pen (तुम्हारा पेन)
• Their house (उनका घर)
• His bag (उसका बैग – लड़का)
• Her dress (उसकी ड्रेस – लड़की)
• Its tail (उसकी पूँछ – जानवर/बेजान वस्तु)