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What is possessive and demonstrative?

Let's break down possessive and demonstrative words!

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

Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore possessive and demonstrative words in sentences!

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