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What is the difference in an possesssive adjective object and pronoun?

Let's break down the difference between possessive adjectives and pronouns. They both show ownership, but they function differently in a sentence:

Possessive Adjectives

* Describe a noun: They modify (describe) a noun by telling us who or what something belongs to.

* Always come before the noun: They directly precede the noun they modify.

* Examples:

* My book is on the table. (Describes the noun "book")

* Your car is in the garage. (Describes the noun "car")

* Their house is on the corner. (Describes the noun "house")

Possessive Pronouns

* Stand alone: They replace a noun and its possessive adjective.

* Show ownership without a noun: They are the subject or object of a verb.

* Examples:

* That book is mine. (Replaces "my book")

* The car is yours. (Replaces "your car")

* The house is theirs. (Replaces "their house")

Here's a table to summarize:

| Feature | Possessive Adjective | Possessive Pronoun |

|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|

| Function | Describes a noun | Stands alone, replaces a noun |

| Placement | Before the noun | Independent |

| Examples | My, your, their | Mine, yours, theirs |

In a nutshell:

* Possessive adjectives are used to describe nouns.

* Possessive pronouns take the place of nouns and their possessive adjectives.

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