Lesson Summary

When signing possessive pronouns like "my," the handshape is the same for all possessive pronouns:

• Use a flat hand with fingers together and thumb alongside.

To sign "my," follow these steps:

• Indicate possession by signing "my" with a flat hand.
• Repeat the sign for emphasis.

In English, "my" can also be expressed as "mine." Remember:

• The sign remains the same, whether saying "my" or "mine."

To practice the sign for "my," start from the rest position and sign it three times.

• Sign "my" by following the described handshape and motion.