Pronouns
* Replace nouns: They stand in for nouns to avoid repetition.
* Show possession: Some pronouns indicate ownership (e.g., "mine," "yours").
* Examples: he, she, it, they, we, I, you, this, that, these, those, mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.
Adjectives
* Modify nouns: They describe or qualify nouns.
* Answer questions like "What kind?" "Which one?" or "How many?":
* Examples: big, small, red, blue, happy, sad, five, many, beautiful.
Distinguishing Pronouns and Adjectives
* Consider the word's function in the sentence:
* Pronoun: Replaces a noun.
* Adjective: Modifies a noun.
* Look for indicators of possession:
* Pronoun: "mine," "yours," etc., indicate ownership.
* Adjective: Usually do not indicate ownership.
Examples
* Pronoun: "He went to the store." (Replaces "John")
* Adjective: "The red car is fast." (Describes the car)
* Pronoun: "That is mine." (Indicates possession)
* Adjective: "The old man sat on the bench." (Describes the man)
Key Takeaway
The primary difference lies in their functions: pronouns replace nouns, while adjectives modify nouns.