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Possessive Adjectives   Before discussing possessive adjectives, we need to know what adjectives are. We categorize words based on their roles in a sentence called parts of speech. An adjective is a part of speech that is very important in English. In most cases, we cannot convey our message without using an adjective. In this article, we are discussing possessive adjectives. Remember that there are many types of adjectives including possessive adjectives.   Definition of an Adjective An adjective is a word that we use to add something to the meaning of a noun. In simple words, an adjective modifies a noun or gives more information about a noun. Good students always respect their teachers. The word “good” adds to the meaning of the noun “students”. Similarly, the word “their” adds to the meaning of the noun “teachers”. They are adjectives; they modify the nouns. Definition of a Possessive Adjective A possessive adjective is an adjective that shows possession...

Adverb Definition There are eight categories of words that we can use in a sentence. They are categorized based on their roles in a sentence. This is not something new. Just think about it, and you will remember that I am talking about parts of speech. An adverb is also one of them.   Definition An adverb is a word that is used to modify or add something to the meaning of a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a complete sentence. John speaks politely . The word “politely” is an adverb. It plays its role in this sentence. Just omit the adverb and compare the sentences. John speaks. There is a great difference in the meaning of the two sentences. The sentence with the adverb gives a clearer sense than the other one. It is just because of the adverb.   Types of Adverbs with Definitions and Examples Manner Adverb Definition An adverb of manner is a word that we use to modify a verb by telling the manner of the verb. An adverb of manner adds something to the mea...