Welcome to our lesson on the word 'your' - a possessive adjective that shows ownership.The word 'your' is used to show that something belongs to the person we're talking to.Let's look at some common examples. We can talk about your book, your car, and your phone.Notice how 'your' is always followed by a noun - the thing that belongs to someone.Here are some common ways we use 'your' in everyday sentences.One common mistake is confusing 'your' with 'you're'. Remember, 'your' shows possession, while 'you're' means 'you are'.Remember, whenever you want to show that something belongs to the person you're talking to, use 'your' followed by a noun.Now let's move on to our next topic.Let's understand how 'you are' becomes the contraction 'you're'.When we combine these words, we replace the 'a' in 'are' with an apostrophe.Let's look at some common examples where we use 'you're'.Here's a simple test to know if you should use 'you're'.Now let's see how 'you're' is used in everyday conversations.Remember, whenever you see 'you're', it can always be expanded to 'you are'.Now let's explore 'yours', which functions differently from 'your' as a possessive pronoun.Unlike 'your', which must be followed by a noun, 'yours' stands alone to show possession.We can transform phrases with 'your' into statements using 'yours'.Let's look at some common ways to use 'yours' in everyday conversation.Here are the key points to remember about using 'yours'.Let's review all three words we've learned about: 'your', 'you're', and 'yours'.To wrap up our lesson on these commonly confused words, remember these key differences.Thanks for learning about 'yours' and its proper usage!
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