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The word theirs is a possessive pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun that belongs to two or more people or things.
Example: We bought two horses. The smaller barn is theirs.
- The possessive pronoun 'theirs' takes the place of the noun 'barn' belonging to the plural noun 'horses'.
The possessive pronoun 'theirs' should not be confused with the possessive adjective 'their', a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to two or more people or things.
Example: Our new horses are in theirbarn.
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Where is the faulty pronoun in this sentence The task force submitted their recommendation a week early?
There is no faulty pronoun in the sentence. There is no pronoun in the sentence. In this sentence, the word 'their' is an adjective; the pronoun form of the word is 'theirs'. Using the pronoun, the sentence would read: The task force submitted theirs a week early. The pronoun 'theirs' replaces the word 'recommendation'.
How can you use shady in a sentence?
He is shady caus theirs shade on him
How does 'bitch' equal 'beautiful'?
Female dogs are a part of nature, and nature is beautiful. Some who use this word as sexist slur may occasionally use it in an endearing sort of way. Someone may use the word to mean ownership, so you must be pretty in their eyes, for instance, if they consider you theirs. Who would want a partner that they consider ugly to them?
What are sentences using the pronoun their?
The pronoun 'their' is a possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to a third person, plural or a compound antecedent.Example sentences:The puppies stay close to their mother.Jack and Jill came to visit with their baby.They sent me photos of their vacation.
What is the plural possessive form of it?
The word its is the third person singular possessive pronoun.The word their is the third person plural possessive pronoun.There is no objective form of its, but the objective form of their is theirs.
Can you use the word theirs in a sentence?
They left their bags at the door, so I assume theirs must be the blue one.
How can you use the word their in a sentence?
Their house is very nice. If it is not yours it must be theirs.
How can you use the word sale in a sentence?
theirs a sale going on at macy's omg
What are some sentences WITH the word theirs in it?
that bird is theirs.
Do you use an apostrophe with theirs?
No, "theirs" is a possessive pronoun that does not require an apostrophe to show possession.
How do you use the word blood in a sentence?
ANSWER:"Theirs some blood where you lost your tooth, Kelsey."
How do you spell the word that someone lets you use something of theirs?
The word is spelled borrow. Example: May I borrow your pen.
What is a simple sentence with the word theirs?
The treehouse was theirs, and no one else's.
How many syllables are there in theirs?
There is only one syllable in the word "theirs".
Is theirs a singular possessive noun?
No, the word theirs is not a noun. the word theirs is a pronoun, the third person, plural, possessive adjective; a word that placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to two or more people or things. Example:I know where they live. Their house is on this street.
How many syllables are there in word Theirs?
There is 1 syllable.
Where is the faulty pronoun in this sentence The task force submitted their recommendation a week early?
There is no faulty pronoun in the sentence. There is no pronoun in the sentence. In this sentence, the word 'their' is an adjective; the pronoun form of the word is 'theirs'. Using the pronoun, the sentence would read: The task force submitted theirs a week early. The pronoun 'theirs' replaces the word 'recommendation'.
