Identify the term that best describes the italicized words.

Both whales and dolphins are mammals, although many think of them as fish.

correlative conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
demonstrative pronouns
possessive pronouns

coordinating conjunctions

The term that best describes the italicized words is "demonstrative pronouns".

To determine the term that best describes the italicized words, we need to understand their function in the sentence. In this case, the words "Both," "although," and "many" are all serving as correlative conjunctions.

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join two sentence elements of equal importance. In the given sentence, "Both...and" is a correlative conjunction that joins the two subjects "whales" and "dolphins," indicating that they are both mammals. Additionally, the conjunction "although" introduces a contrast or exception, connecting the idea that many people think of whales and dolphins as fish, despite the fact that they are mammals.

Therefore, the term that best describes the italicized words in the given sentence is "correlative conjunctions."