Possessive Words
* Show ownership or belonging. They answer the question "Whose?"
* Types:
* Possessive Adjectives: These modify nouns and come before them.
* Examples: *my*, *your*, *his*, *her*, *its*, *our*, *their*
* Possessive Pronouns: These stand alone and represent a noun that is already understood.
* Examples: *mine*, *yours*, *his*, *hers*, *its*, *ours*, *theirs*
Examples:
* Possessive Adjective: *My* car is red.
* Possessive Pronoun: That book is *mine*.
Demonstrative Words
* Point out specific items or people. They answer the question "Which one?"
* Types:
* Demonstrative Adjectives: These modify nouns and come before them.
* Examples: *this*, *that*, *these*, *those*
* Demonstrative Pronouns: These stand alone and represent a noun that is already understood.
* Examples: *this*, *that*, *these*, *those*
Examples:
* Demonstrative Adjective: *This* cake is delicious.
* Demonstrative Pronoun: *Those* are my favorite shoes.
Key Differences:
* Possessive: Focuses on ownership or belonging
* Demonstrative: Focuses on identifying specific items
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