Possession
Use a flat hand to show who something belongs to.
Start with the easy handshape switch from pointing to possession, then practice HIS, HERS, THEIRS, HAVE, and simple name possession.
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Learn by doing first.Each lesson uses short PocketSign videos from the mobile possession units, then gives simple examples to copy.
Build in order.Start with MY and YOUR, then add third-person possession, HAVE for owning, and name possession.
Lessons 1 to 3
Start with the clearest possession patterns
Learn the flat B handshape, keep owner spaces steady, and use HAVE only when the meaning is possession.
01B Handshape for PossessivesIn ASL, pointing with one index finger means the person. A flat B handshape shows something belongs to that person.Start lesson
HE/SHE/THEY vs HIS/HERS/THEIRSFor he, she, and they, ASL uses space. Point to the person or place for the pronoun, and use the flat hand there for possession.Start lesson
HAVE for PossessionUse HAVE when you mean someone owns, holds, or has something. Do not use it for every English sentence with the word have.Start lesson
B Handshape for PossessivesIn ASL, pointing with one index finger means the person. A flat B handshape shows something belongs to that person.Start lesson
02HE/SHE/THEY vs HIS/HERS/THEIRSFor he, she, and they, ASL uses space. Point to the person or place for the pronoun, and use the flat hand there for possession.Start lesson
03HAVE for PossessionUse HAVE when you mean someone owns, holds, or has something. Do not use it for every English sentence with the word have.Start lesson
Lesson 4
Add name possession
Use this after the flat-hand pattern feels clear, especially for names like Bob's cat or Sue's book.
Ready to practice possession?
Begin with the B handshape contrast, then practice HIS, THEIRS, HAVE, and name possession.