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Some grammars classify it as such, yes, but it doesn't exactly serve the function of a noun, which is what pronouns do. It is better classified as a possessive adjective.
- Some grammars classify it as such, yes, but it doesn't exactly serve the function of a noun, which is what pronouns do.
- It is better classified as a possessive adjective.
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Some grammars classify it as such, yes, but it doesn't exactly serve the function of a noun, which is what pronouns do. It is better classified as a possessive adjective.
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Mr M has given you a good reply. I'll just add that in some languages the word "pronoun" doesn't consist of two parts (pro + noun) to suggest that a pronoun is used instead of a noun. That may be a reason why in the grammar of those languages "my" may be called a possessive pronoun.
The grammatical label is irrelevant as far as learning English or any other language is concerned but this
The grammatical label is irrelevant as far as learning English or any other language is concerned but this
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