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Is whose a conjunction?

No, "whose" is not a conjunction. It is a possessive pronoun.

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples of conjunctions include:

* And

* But

* Or

* So

* Because

Possessive pronouns show ownership. "Whose" is used to indicate possession, usually in questions or relative clauses.

Examples:

* Whose car is that? (Question)

* The dog, whose tail was wagging excitedly, ran towards us. (Relative clause)

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