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The word plenty is a noun, an adverb, but after those two designations, the seven dictionaries (on line and hard copy) that I consulted give conflicting information. Some do give 'plenty' the designation as a pronoun; some also say that 'plenty' is an adjective. Let's start with the clearly defined uses:
Noun: We have plenty of milk but we're out of cereal.
Adverb: Be sure to bake plenty of cookies for the party.
Now, one dictionary says that my use of plenty as an adverb is an adjective describing cookies, however, a similar sentence was worded, 'bake plenty cookies', not a use that I'm familiar with without the 'of'.
I tend to agree with the dictionaries that designate 'plenty' as a pronoun, an indefinite pronoun. Here are some examples:
Plenty of the people like chocolate.
There are plenty of people named John.
There are some gifts but plenty of envelopes of money.
Although the use of 'plenty of milk' and 'plenty of people' are extremely close in context, 'plenty of milk' is a sufficient quantity, a known quantity; 'plenty of people' is an unknown quantity.
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What are some pronouns that begin with the letter p?
There are no pronouns that begin with the letter P.The noun plenty can function as an indefinite pronoun when used to take the place of a specific number.Example: We don't need oranges, we have plenty.
What is the best description of a pronoun's antecedent?
A pronoun's antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces.
Is them a possessive pronoun or personal pronoun?
"Them" is a personal pronoun and is typically used as an object pronoun, referring to people or things being spoken about. It is not a possessive pronoun like "theirs" or "theirs."
What is the pronoun for He is crying.?
The pronoun in the sentence is he.The pronoun 'he' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person.The pronoun 'he' is a singular pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for one person.The pronoun 'he' is a word that takes the place of a noun for a male.The pronoun 'he' is a subjective pronoun, a word that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'he' is the subject of the example sentence.
What is the subject pronoun of they?
The pronoun 'they' is a subject pronoun. The corresponding object pronoun is 'them'. Example:They came to visit and brought the baby with them.
What are some plural pronouns that begin with the letter P?
The noun plenty can function as an indefinite pronoun when used to take the place of a specific number. As an indefinite pronoun, the word plenty can be plural or singular.Examples:Plenty are dissatisfied with the government's plan. (plural, a great number)We don't need oranges, we have plenty. (singular, a sufficient quantity)
Is plenty a noun?
Yes, the word 'plenty' is a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a situation in which food and other necessities are available in sufficiently large quantities. Example: We live in a time of plenty.The word plenty is also an adverb and an indefinite pronoun.
What are some pronouns that begin with the letter p?
There are no pronouns that begin with the letter P.The noun plenty can function as an indefinite pronoun when used to take the place of a specific number.Example: We don't need oranges, we have plenty.
What type of pronoun is food?
The word 'food' is not a pronoun. The word 'food' is a noun, a word for a thing.A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A pronoun is word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.The most common pronouns are the personal pronouns: I, you, we, he, she, it, me, us, him, her, they, them.The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'food' is 'it'.Example: There was plenty of food on the table. Itwas enough for everyone.
Is needn't a pronoun or a verb?
The word "needn't" is a contraction, a shortened form of the verb "need," and the adverb "not."The contraction "needn't" functions as a verb or an auxiliary verb.Example:You need not help me, you have plenty of your own chores.You needn't help me, you have plenty of your own chores.
What is the best description of a pronoun's antecedent?
A pronoun's antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces.
Is them a possessive pronoun or personal pronoun?
"Them" is a personal pronoun and is typically used as an object pronoun, referring to people or things being spoken about. It is not a possessive pronoun like "theirs" or "theirs."
Is their a subject pronoun or an object pronoun?
subject pronoun
What are the eight types of pronouns?
These are the eight types of pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we you, and they
What is the best pronoun for who?
The word 'who' is a pronoun, an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun. The pronoun 'who' is the best pronoun for who. Examples:Who is your new math teacher? He is the one whotaught algebra last year.
Is PRONOUN a pronoun?
No, the word "pronoun" is a noun, a word for a part of speech; a word for a thing.The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'pronoun' is it.Example: A pronoun is a part of speech. It takes the place of a noun or another pronoun in a sentence.
What part of speech is the word we?
Pronoun, more specifically the first person plural personal pronoun.
