Element FORM: 'MINE'
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat possessive
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use the possessive pronoun 'mine', with singular and plural reference, in subject and object positions, and complement positions after 'be' and after prepositions.
Corrected Learner Example I bought a new jacket because mine was very old. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

I bought a pullover and trousers because mine are too small for me. (Key English Test; A2; Korean)

The phone is not mine. (Key English Test; A2 Czech)

You should bring your computer games and Maths book. I have lost mine. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)

I want to give you a birthday present like mine. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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