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The pronoun 'you' is a word that takes the place of a noun or nouns for the person or people spoken to.
Examples of nouns for the person or people spoken to are:
- friend
- parents
- neighbor
- bus driver
- teacher
- doctor
- children
- customer
- audience
- stranger
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∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoThe pronoun 'you' takes the place of a noun(s) for the person (people) spoken to.
Examples:
Jamie, can you help me with this? (speaking to one person)
Excuse me sir, you dropped your glove. (speaking to one person)
Lady, you can't bring that dog in here. (speaking to one person)
Children, lunch is ready for you. (speaking to two or more people)
Jack and Jill, the doctor will see you now. (speaking to two people)
"Only you can prevent forest fires." (speaking to all people)
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∙ 11y agoA noun can also function as an adjective to describe another noun; this use is called an attributive noun. Examples:
- bandmusic
- bank balance
- box number
- cardplayer
- farm animal
- fashion magazine
- flower garden
- fruit basket
- grain silo
- music stand
- relief worker
- water feature
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe word 'you' is not a noun. The word 'you' is a pronoun.
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
The pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun (or name) for the person spoken to (second person).
The pronoun 'you' functions as a singular or a plural.
Examples:
John, you are a good friend.
Meg and Mike, I can drive you to the train.
Children, where have you been?
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The most common used parts of speech?
verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives
Is fifty an adjective?
Numbers are adjectives when used with nouns (fifty people, fifty boys). They cab also be nouns and pronouns.
Nouns that start with the letter o that describes people?
Nouns are not describing words, adjectives are the words that describe noun; people is a noun. Some adjectives starting with O that describe people are:objectiveobliviousobsessedobtuseobviousoldopenopportunisticoriginalorneryostentatiousowlishSome nouns for people that start with O are:oboistoceanographerofficerOlympianopera singeropportunistophthalmologistorganistornithologistorthopedistoutsideroyster farmer
Is it true adjectives modify nouns and pronouns?
Yes, adjectives are the words used to modify or describe a noun our a pronoun.Examples:Would you like some hot tea?Silly me, I forgot my keys.The lady was walking a huge dog.It was a bright sunny day.
What are words that describe a rainbow?
No action verbs will describe a rainbow because verbs do not describe. Adjectives describe nouns. Some adjectives to describe a rainbow are: beautiful bright colorful
Adjectives can only be used before nouns?
No, adjectives can be used to describe nouns, pronouns, and noun phrases.
What would be 5 nouns to describe a triangle?
Nouns are not describing words. The word triangle is a noun. Adjectives are used to describe noun. Some adjectives that describe a triangle are:equilateralscaleneisoscelesacuteobtuse
What nouns describe desert?
Nouns do not describe, nouns are persons, places, things, or ideas. Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Some adjectives to describe desert:hotdrylonelybeautifuldangerousinterestingbrightvastshimmeringgritty
What nouns describes zebras?
Nouns are not describing words; adjectives are the words that describe nouns. Some adjectives that describe the noun zebras are:wildbeautifulfour leggedstrippedAfricanequineherbivorousmammalian
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated a which part of speech?
When "this" and "that" are used to modify nouns, they are treated as adjectives. They are demonstrative adjectives that help specify which noun is being referred to.
Can holidays be used as adjectives?
Holidays are days, and days are nouns. So no, holidays can't be used as adjectives.
What are some nouns that describe a daughter?
Nouns do not describe something. You are looking for adjectives. For example, some adjectives that describe a daughter might be:disciplinedlovelycarelessbeautifulhyperactiveblue-eyedtalladventurousyoungtalkativeabsent-mindedcurious
What modifies nouns or pronouns are called a what?
Words that modify nouns or pronouns are called adjectives. Adjectives are used to provide more information about the qualities or characteristics of the nouns or pronouns they describe.
What sould the adjectives these and those should be used only with?
The adjectives "these" and "those" should be used to specify or point out specific plural nouns. "These" is used for nouns that are close in distance or time, while "those" is used for nouns that are farther away in distance or time.
What are some nouns that describes a cat?
Nouns do not describe. They name a person, place, or thing. Adjectives are words that describe nouns.Some adjectives for cats:cuddlyfluffylazyplayfulsillysly
What are some nouns that describe cats?
Nouns do not describe. They name a person, place, or thing. Adjectives are words that describe nouns.Some adjectives for cats:cuddlyfluffylazyplayfulsillysly
Are determined and thoughtful adjectives?
Yes, both words are adjectives (words used to describe nouns).
