Either he or she (depending on the doctor).
There is no pronoun in the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, for example:"It keeps the doctor away." (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun phrase 'an apple a day', which is the subject of the sentence)"An apple a day keeps him away." (the pronoun 'him' takes the place of the noun 'doctor')
Yes, a pronoun can also function as a noun. When used as a noun, a pronoun takes the place of a specific noun in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She is a doctor," "she" is a pronoun that functions as a noun in place of a specific female doctor.
No, the word 'doctor' is a noun, a word for a person.A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.The pronouns that take the place of the noun 'doctor' are he or she as a subject, and him or her as an object in a sentence.Examples:The doctor is not taking appointments in June. Hewill be on vacation.I have an appointment with my doctor. I see her on Friday.
The pronoun does not agree with its antecedent in number.
HE went to the doctor. the BOY ate the pizza
The pronouns that will take the place of the noun 'eye doctor' are:he or she as the subject of a sentence or a clause;him or her as the object of a verb or a preposition.
The pronoun 'their' is a possessiveadjective, a word that is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to someone or something.The possessive adjective 'their' can describe a subject or an object of in sentence.Examples:Their car is new. (describes the subject noun 'car')I made their favorite. (describes the direct object 'favorite')I've been invited to their party. (describes the object of the preposition 'party')
Cut the gordian knot: rewrite the sentence: The good doctor treats patients with compassion or treats patients compassionately.
The antecedent for the possessive pronoun or possessive adjective 'his' is a noun for a male.Examples:Jack lives on this street. The houseon the corner is his. (possessive pronoun)The doctor gave me hisadvice instead of a prescription. (possessive adjective)The antecedent for the objective personal pronoun or possessive adjective 'her' is a noun for a female.Examples:I have an appointment with the doctor. I see her on Friday. (personal pronoun, direct object of the verb 'see')Jill lives on this street. Her house is on the corner. (possessive adjective)
A predicate nominative is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.Any noun or pronoun can function as a predicate nominative. Some examples are:Margaret is my sister.The apples are golden delicious.The one who has the most is you.Joseph was elected class president.This is it!
A predicate nominative is a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. It is another way of naming the subject. Example:He remains a doctor. remains = linking verb, a doctor = predicate noun (he = doctor)
The pronoun 'them' is a personal pronoun, the third person plural pronoun.