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Pronouns
Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the parts of speech used to replace nouns such as he or she.
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What is a relative noun?
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A relative noun is a type of noun that is used to connect two clauses in a sentence. It introduces a relative clause, providing additional information about the noun it modifies. Examples include "who," "which," and "that."
Do All common nouns begin with a capital letter?
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No, common nouns do not always begin with a capital letter. Capital letters are typically used for proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or things. Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things and do not always require a capital letter.
What is a sentence with a third-person pronoun?
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The third-person pronouns in English are
Singular
- he, she, it - subjective
- him, her, it - objective
- his, hers, its - possessive
Plural
- they - subjective
- them - objective
- theirs - possessive
A sentence with a bunch of these is "He told them that it was hers, not his."
What is the possessive question?
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The possessive question typically asks who or what owns or has something. It is used to determine ownership or belonging in a sentence. It is usually formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) to a noun.
What part of speech are the words is has have are was were and am?
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Am, are, is, was, were, has been, have been, had been are all linking verbs.
Is, are, was, were, and am are all forms of the verb to be.
Present tense:
- I am
- We are
- You are
- He/she/it is
- They are
Past tense:
- I was
- We were
- You were
- He/she/it was
- They were
Is, are, was and were are the present and past tense, singular and plural forms of the verb to be in terms of grammar.
Is region a verb or noun?
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Region is a noun. It refers to a specific area or part of a country or the world.
What is the plural possesive of man?
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The correct plural possessive form of "man" is "men's."
Does nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s?
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Yes, nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s. For example, "essay" becomes "essays" and "donkey" becomes "donkeys."
Word Data is a plural or singular word?
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The word "data" is technically a plural noun. However, it is commonly used in both singular and plural contexts in modern English.
Is the word orange a pronoun?
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No, the word 'orange' is a noun, a word for a type of fruit, a word for a thing; and and adjective, a word that describes a noun as the color orange. Examples:
noun: I put a sliced orange in you lunch.
adjective: She wore orange shoes with a hot pink dress.
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun that takes the place of the noun orange is it. Example:
I put an orange in your lunch. I sliced it and wrapped it.
Identify the nouns in Laurel has been your best friend since eighth grade?
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Laurel, friend, grade
What is the feminine form of guide?
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The feminine form of guide is "guidess" or "female guide."
Name a word that replaces you?
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I have to write a three page paper. My professor doesn't want me to use I
What can i do ?
What is the comparative adjective of little?
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The comparative adjective of "little" is "less".
Could you give me examples of words ending in 'f' that need only a 's' added to make them plural?
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Sure! Some examples of words ending in 'f' that simply need a 's' added to make them plural are: chief, cliff, and dwarf.
How do you change the subject to a pronoun in Juan and you?
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The compound subject can be changed to "He and you" or just "You". The personal pronoun "you" functions as both singular and plural.
Examples:
Juan and you are invited to lunch.
He and you are invited to lunch.
You are invited to lunch. (both of you)
Is a noun a person place thing or idea?
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Yes, a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. It serves as the subject of a sentence and can be singular or plural.
Is a noun a person place or idea?
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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
What are six nouns that contain the letter c two tines?
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- Success
- Accountant
- Chocolate
- Accident
- Acceptance
- Account
What is the difference between 'you and I' and 'you and me'?
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The noun phrase 'you and I' is the subjective form.
The noun phrase 'you and me' is the objective form.
The pronoun 'you' functions as both subject and object in a sentence.
The pronoun 'I' functions as a subject in a sentence.
The pronoun 'me' functions as an object in a sentence.
Examples:
You and I can do this together. (subject of the sentence)
We can do this together, you and I. (subject complement)
The project that you and I did together is done. (subject of the relative clause)
They invited you and me to dinner. (direct object of the verb 'invited')
They're making you and me something special. (indirect object of the verb 'making')
The invitation was for you and me. (object of the preposition 'for')
Where and when do you use the objective and subjective case of pronouns?
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The objective case of pronouns is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition. For instance, "He gave it to me" (me is objective). The subjective case is used when the pronoun is the subject of a sentence. For example, "I am going to the store" (I is subjective).
Is the word very a noun?
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Go to http://www.dictionary.com
It'll tell you the definition and the part of speech.
Be careful though. Some words have multiple meanings. Make sure you're looking at the right one. :)
What is the pronoun in the sentence What were the names of Julia's sisters?
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The pronoun in the sentence is "What."
Is large a pronoun or a noun?
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The word 'large' is a noun and an adjective.
The noun 'large' is a word for a clothing size.
The adjective 'large' describes a noun as bigger than usual.
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'large' is it.
Example: I prefer to wear the large. It gives me more freedom of movement.
Is myself a noun or pronoun?
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"Myself" can function as both a pronoun and a reflexive pronoun depending on its usage in a sentence. As a pronoun, it can replace a noun (e.g., "I did it myself"). As a reflexive pronoun, it reflects the action of the subject back onto itself (e.g., "I hurt myself").
