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A pronoun is not a modifier. A pronoun stands in for a noun; the noun that the pronoun replaces is called the antecedent. Examples:
When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (The pronoun he takes the place of the noun George in the second part of the sentence; George is the antecedent.)
We take the six o'clock train. (The pronoun we is standing in for the nouns for our names. The first and second person pronouns 'I', 'me', 'you', 'we' and 'us' do not require an antecedent.)
Yes, I like it. (The pronoun it has no antecedent because the speaker and the one spoken to understand what 'it' is referring to.)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAdjectives modify pronoun the same as adjectives modify nouns. Adjectives are not often used to modify pronouns because it can sound awkward, but it is not incorrect to do so. Examples:
Silly me, I locked my keys in the car again.
The same old you, generous to a fault.
You make him sound like the dumb one.
Lucky her, she doesn't have to explain it to you.
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When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated as what rather then as pronouns?
The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' (these and those) function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example:This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)This music is mother's favorite. (adjective)
What part of speech does the adjective modify I am happy to meet you?
Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. In the sentence "I am happy to meet you", happy is a predicate adjective. The word it's describing is the subject "I", a pronoun.
How are adverbs different from adjectives?
Adverbs modify verbs or adjectives or other adverbs, and adjectives modify nouns.
What kind of clause modifies nouns or pronouns?
Articles, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and pronouns can be used to modify a noun.The articles are:DEFINITE ARTICLE: the (used to identify a specific noun)INDEFINITE ARTICLES: a (used before a noun starting with a consonant sound), an (used before a noun starting with a vowel sound)ADJECTIVES: An adjective describes or qualifies a noun (a big dog, a small dog); adjectives are used before the noun or after the verb (This is an easy subject. or This is hard.); two or more adjectives can be used together (a beautiful, young lady). There are hundreds of adjectives, some samples are: happy, sad, green, white, special, somber, chewy, dark, heavy, sweet, lucky, wonderful, etc.ADVERBS: An adverb, which is used to modify verbs, can also modify adjectives, which is additional information about a noun; for example a very happy birthday, his frequentlylong speeches, a simply delicious dish, etc.NOUNS used as adjectives (called attributive nouns), for example horse farm, almond cookies, circusclown, ranch dressing, etc.The modifying pronouns are:POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES, my, your, his, her, its, our, their.DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS, this, that, these, those, the former, etc.DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS, each, either, none, neither, etc.NUMERAL PRONOUNS, some, any, few, many, none, all, etc.ADDITIONALLY: A predicate nominative or a predicate adjective restates a noun following a linking verb or the object of a verb, telling something about the noun.
What do adjectives and and adverbs do?
Adjectives modify (describe) nouns. Adverbs modify (describe) verbs.
Can adverbs modify nouns and pronouns?
No, adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They do not directly modify nouns or pronouns. Nouns and pronouns are typically modified by adjectives.
What does an adjective not modify?
Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives (this is what adverbs do). Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases and clauses.
Can adverbs modify adjectives?
No, adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adjectives describe or modify nouns and pronouns.
Can an adverb describe a noun?
No. Only adjectives modify nouns and pronouns.
Does an adjective clause modify an adjective?
No, adjective clauses modify nouns. The only things adjectives modify are nouns and pronouns.
What adverbs do not modify?
Adverbs CAN modify adjectives as well as other verbs. However, adverbs will not modify nouns or pronouns.
Is silly an adverb?
No, "silly" is an adjective, not an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while adjectives modify nouns or pronouns.
What parts of speech does an adverb never modify?
Nouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
What part of speech do adjectives modify?
nouns and pronouns.
What purpose do adjectives serve in both written and spoken language?
They modify or describe nouns and pronouns.
Can an adverb modify an object pronoun?
No, an adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb only. Adjectives are the words that are used to describe pronouns.
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated as what rather then as pronouns?
The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' (these and those) function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example:This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)This music is mother's favorite. (adjective)
