ahh i need help, when do i use his or her, thier, or its????soo confusing!!

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http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns1.htm

Scroll down a bit and read the entire section on personal pronouns.

If you also are wondering about pronoun and antecedent agreement, click on the INDEX and find the pronoun agreement link.

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When to use "his" or "her," "their," or "its" can be a bit confusing, but I can help explain it to you!

1. "His" is a possessive pronoun that is used to indicate ownership by a male. For example, "John took his coat."

2. "Her" is a possessive pronoun that is used to indicate ownership by a female. For example, "Mary ate her sandwich."

3. "Their" is a possessive pronoun that is used to indicate ownership by a group of people or things. For example, "The students forgot their books."

4. "Its" is a possessive pronoun that is used to indicate ownership by a non-living thing or animal. For example, "The dog wagged its tail."

To remember which pronoun to use, think about the gender and number (singular or plural) of the noun that the pronoun is referring to.

If the noun is singular and refers to a male, use "his." If it refers to a female, use "her." If it refers to a non-living thing or animal, use "its."

If the noun is plural and refers to a group of people or things, use "their."

Remember, when using pronouns, it's important to ensure they agree with the noun they are referring to in terms of gender and number.

Also, the link you provided (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns1.htm) is a great resource to learn more about personal pronouns and pronoun agreement. Make sure to read the relevant sections to deepen your understanding.

I hope this helps clarify the usage of "his" or "her," "their," or "its" for you!