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Is prime minister a pronoun?
No, the term 'prime minister' is a noun, a word for a person.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Examples:One prime minister was wearing a loud, flowered dress. She really needs some wardrobe help. (the personal pronoun 'she' takes the place of the noun 'prime minister' as the subject of the second sentence)We had a prime minister who wore crazy ties? (the relative pronoun 'who' takes the place of the noun 'prime minister' as the subject of the relative clause)There was a time when a prime minister wore striped trousers and a top hat. The attire reflected importance of his office. (the possessive adjective takes the place of the noun 'prime minister', describing the noun 'office')
Is who a relative pronoun?
Yes, the pronoun 'who' is a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun. The pronoun 'who' functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Example: The person who gave me the flowers is my neighbor.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.Example: Who is the neighbor with the garden?
Is who an a relative or interrogative pronoun?
The pronoun 'who' is both a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun, depending on use.Examples:The person who called will call back later. (relative pronoun, introduces the relative clause)Who would like some ice cream? (interrogative pronoun, introduces a question)
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in this sentence Everyone who arrived early was rewarded?
The antecedent for the relative pronoun 'who' is everyone, an indefinite pronoun.
What is an implied relative pronoun?
An implied relative pronoun is when the relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) is omitted from a relative clause because it is understood from the context. For example, in the sentence "I like the book you recommended," the implied relative pronoun is "that," which refers to the book.
What is the the relative pronoun in you are not surprised that she won?
The relative pronoun is: that"You are not surprised that she won."
When can you leave out the relative pronoun in a defining relative clause?
You can leave out the relative pronoun in defining relative clauses when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause, and when the relative pronoun is immediately followed by the verb. For example, "The book I read" instead of "The book that I read."
Is who an indefinite possessive relative or personal pronoun?
The pronoun 'who' is an interrogative pronoun which introduces a question:Who did you see at the mall?The pronoun 'who' is a relative pronoun which introduces a relative clause:The man who called said he will call tomorrow.
When can what be used as a pronoun?
The word 'what' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask a question and as relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause. Examples:interrogative pronoun: What time does the game start?relative pronoun: She didn't say what movie they saw.
Is 'who' a pronoun?
Yes, the word 'who' is a pronoun.The pronoun 'who' is a subjective interrogative pronoun and relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.Example: Who gave you the flowers?A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Example: My sister who has a gardengave me the flowers.
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in Everyone who heard the news was stunned.?
The pronoun 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun, subject of the sentence.The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' takes the place of the unknown or unnamed nouns (names) for all who heard.
Is who used as a subject or object?
The pronoun 'who' is a subject pronoun.The corresponding object pronoun is 'whom'.The pronoun 'who' and 'whom' are both interrogative pronouns and relative pronouns:an interrogative pronoun introduces a question;a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Examples:Who is your new neighbor? (interrogative pronoun)The person who bought the house is from Chicago. (relative pronoun)
