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what is pronoun as adjective?

A pronoun as an adjective is a pronoun that modifies a noun or another pronoun, describing or specifying its quantity, quality, or identity.

Here's how it works:

* Pronouns as adjectives: These pronouns usually come before the noun they modify, acting like descriptive words. They often answer questions like "which one?", "how many?", or "what kind?".

* Types of Pronouns that act as Adjectives:

* Possessive pronouns: These pronouns indicate ownership or possession (e.g., *my*, *your*, *his*, *her*, *its*, *our*, *their*).

* Example: "My car is red." (*My* modifies the noun *car*)

* Demonstrative pronouns: These pronouns point out specific items or people (e.g., *this*, *that*, *these*, *those*).

* Example: "That book is interesting." (*That* modifies the noun *book*)

* Interrogative pronouns: These pronouns ask questions (e.g., *which*, *what*, *whose*). When used before a noun, they act like adjectives.

* Example: "Which movie do you want to watch?" (*Which* modifies the noun *movie*)

Examples:

* This book is great! (Demonstrative pronoun *this* acts as an adjective modifying *book*)

* Our team won the game. (Possessive pronoun *our* acts as an adjective modifying *team*)

* What kind of music do you like? (Interrogative pronoun *what* acts as an adjective modifying *kind*)

Remember: While pronouns can sometimes act like adjectives, they are still considered pronouns. They are simply functioning in a different way within the sentence.

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