
Student or Learner
"I have a rookie card of him." (This means that the card features him.)
"I have a rookie card of his." (This means that the card belongs to him.)
Are the explanations in the parentheses correct?
Thanks.
**Neither a teacher nor a native speaker.**
Just a question:
Would it not be better to replace 2. with:
"I have a rookie card from him."
I have never heard "of his".
(Of course I believe it's correct, but it sounds very strange to me.)
Cheers!
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
Good morning, Nightmare.
(1) Oh, yes, native speakers often use "of mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs" to show "possession."
I want you to meet a friend of mine. (My friend)
May I borrow a book of yours? (Your book)
Is Sue a girlfriend of his? (His girlfriend)
Is this a hat of hers? (Her hat)
Everyone loves this country of ours. (Our country)
Have you ever ridden in that private jet of theirs? (Their private jet)
Have a nice day!
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