Words / A1

HIZ/hɪz/

Belonging to a male person: his name, his coat. His can stand alone (The coat is his). He’s means he is or he has — apostrophe, different word. Her is the usual female possessive.

Meaning

Belonging to a male person.

Examples

• “His name is Ali.”
• “His keys are on the table.”
• “Is this bag his?”

Good to know

his + noun. Stand-alone: it is his. Mix-up: he’s (he is).

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