Is you and your a common noun?

Answer 1

No, the words 'you' and 'your' are pronouns, words that take the place of a noun (common or proper) in a sentence.

The pronouns 'you' and 'your' are second person pronouns, words that take the place of a noun for the person(s) spoken to.

The pronouns 'you' and 'your' function as both singular and plural.

• The pronoun you is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun(s) for a specific person(s).
• The pronoun your is a possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to the person(s) spoken to.

Example uses:

Jack, you are a good friend. (singular personal pronoun)

Children, I've made some lunch for you. (plural personal pronoun)

Jill, take this note to your parents. (singular possessive adjective)

Betty and Bill, your reservationsare confirmed. (plural possessive adjective)