his

his
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(The determiner is pronounced [[t]hɪz[/t]]. The pronoun is pronounced [[t]hɪ̱z[/t]].)
1) DET-POSS You use his to indicate that something belongs or relates to a man, boy, or male animal.

Brian splashed water on his face, then brushed his teeth...

He spent a large part of his career in Hollywood...

The past 10 years have been the happiest and most fulfilling of his life...

The dog let his head thump on the floor again.

PRON-POSS
His is also a possessive pronoun.

He had taken advice, but the decision was his... Anna reached out her hand to him and clasped his.

2) DET-POSS In written English, his is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `his or her' or `their'.

Formerly, the relations between a teacher and his pupils were dominated by fear on the part of the pupils...

Everyone should receive a fair price for the product of his labour.

PRON-POSS
His is also a possessive pronoun.

The student going to art or drama school will be even more enthusiastic about further education than the university student. His is not a narrow mind, but one eager to grasp every facet of anything he studies.

3) DET-POSS In some religions, His is used to refer to God.

...humble faith in God, and trust in His Church.

PRON-POSS
His is also a possessive pronoun.

In what way do you feel called to serve God as a clergyman? Is it your way, or His?


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