Here's a breakdown:
Possessive Pronouns:
* These words replace possessive nouns and show ownership without naming the owner.
* Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
* Examples in sentences:
* "This book is mine." (Instead of saying "This book is John's.")
* "The cat licked its paw."
Possessive Nouns:
* These are nouns that show ownership by adding an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) or just an apostrophe (') if the noun already ends in an "s".
* Examples: John's, the cat's, the children's, the boss's
* Examples in sentences:
* "That's John's car."
* "The cat's tail is fluffy."
* "The children's toys are scattered everywhere."
Key differences:
* Possessive pronouns stand alone and replace possessive nouns.
* Possessive nouns are nouns that indicate ownership.
Both possessive pronouns and nouns are crucial for expressing possession and making sentences clear and concise.