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Do you feel it is appropriate or inappropriate to use the pronoun he as a common gender pronoun referring to both males and females?
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∙ 11y ago
No, using 'he' as a common gender noun is not only inappropriate, it is poor grammar. If the gender is unknown, some appropriate ways to overcome the problem is:
When the teacher gave you the assignment, what did he or she say?
When the teacher gave you the assignment, what did the teacher say?
When the teacher gave you the assignment, what did they say?
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Is she a plural or singular?
The pronoun she is singular; if there are two or more females, the appropriate pronoun is they (subjective) or them (objective).
What is the Inappropriate pronoun A diplomat because they?
The pronoun 'they' is inappropriate to take the place of the noun 'diplomat' because the word 'diplomat' is singular and the pronoun 'they' takes the place of a plural noun or two or more nouns.
Is the possessive pronoun for a company it's or their?
Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe. The possessive form for the personal pronoun it is its.The pronoun their is not a possessive pronoun; the pronoun their is a possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to them. The third person plural possessive pronoun is theirs, a word that takes the place of a noun belonging to them.Answer:If you are referring to a company as a thing, then the appropriate possessive adjective is its; for example:This is the company I work for and this is itslogo.If you are referring to a company as a group of people, then the appropriate possessive adjective is their; for example:This company make a quality product so look for their logo.
Is which appropriate pronoun?
The pronoun 'which' is an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun.The appropriate use of the interrogative pronoun 'which' is to introduce a question:Which model car are you considering?The appropriate use of the relative pronoun 'which' is to introduce a relative clause:The car which my father drives is a very good model.
Do you use the pronoun it referring to plural subjects such as stories?
A pronoun can be used to take the place of a plural subject noun; for example:The stories that my mother told were intended as lessons but they were also very imaginative.John and Mary are coming with us. They will be here any minute.The students will have to bring a lunch with them.
Which stress pronoun means them?
Elles for females, eux for males or females and males.
What is pronoun on the briny?
Interpreting the expression 'on the briny' as 'on the sea', the appropriate pronoun is it: 'on it'.
Is pronoun 'No one' plural or singular?
The pronoun "no one" is singular. It refers to a person that does not exist or to nobody in a particular group or situation.
Is it a noun or an adjective?
It is a pronoun referring to a thing or place.
Is candies a pronoun?
No, the word 'candies' is a noun, a plural form for the noun candy.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. The appropriate pronoun for candy is 'it'; the appropriate pronoun for candies are 'they' for a subject, and them for an object. Example:I like chocolate candies. They are my favorite. I often buy them as gifts.
What does the spanish word ella mean?
pronoun for woman (her, she)
IS it proper to say what was your name?
Yes, the pronoun 'it' is an appropriate to replace your name in some circumstances. For example:My name is Jeffrey, it was my grandfathers name.Incorrect use: My name is Jeffrey, it is in the fifth grade. Corrected: My name is Jeffrey, I am in the fifth grade.You can use the pronoun 'it' when you're referring to a name itself, not for the person.
