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Possession Adjectives

Description:

Possession adjectives are words used to describe characteristics of an object or person in terms of ownership or possession. They indicate ownership or relationship to a particular item or concept.

Examples:

1. Demonstrative:

- That book is hers.
- These shoes are mine.
- Those keys belong to him.

2. Distributive:

- Each student must bring their own supplies.
- Every child should have their vaccinations up to date.
- Neither of the partners wants to give up their share.

3. Quantitative:

- My car has three spare tires.
- The children own many toys.
- The garden is filled with numerous beautiful roses.

4. Interrogative:

- Whose bike is this?
- Which pen belongs to you?
- What are the books doing on their desk?

5. Possessive Pronouns:

- This laptop is mine.
- Is that coat yours?
- The house belongs to him.

6. Possessive Determiners:

- Her phone is old.
- Our dog loves playing fetch.
- Their cars are parked in the driveway.

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