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Is pretty a pronoun?
No, the word 'pretty' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun; for example, a pretty flower, a pretty dress.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence; for example:That's a pretty flower. Where did you get it? (The adjective 'pretty' describes the noun 'flower'; the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'flower' in the second sentence.)
Which antecedent-pronoun agreement considerations helps you make sure that a pronoun accurately represents whether its antecedent is singular or plural?
The pronoun antecedent is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces.The antecedent determines which pronoun is used in a sentence.A singular antecedent dictates using a singular pronoun.A plural or a compound antecedent dictates using a plural pronoun.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What word is 'that'?
The word 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun and an adjective.The demonstrative pronoun 'that' takes the place of a noun in a sentence.example: That is mother's favorite flower.The adjective 'that' is placed before a noun to describe the noun.example: That flower is mother's favorite.
What takes the place of a noun or pronoun in a sentence?
A pronoun stands for a noun antecedent.
Which kind of pronoun is that in the sentence?
The pronoun "that" is either demonstrative or relative pronoun depending on how it is used in a sentence.Demonstrative pronouns take the place of a noun, indicating near or far in distance or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Relative pronouns introduce a relative clause; a relative pronoun "relates" to the word that it modifies.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.ExamplesDemonstrative pronoun: That is mom's favorite flower.Relative pronoun: Tulips are the flowers that mom likes best.Note: When the word 'that' is placed just before a noun, it is an adjective that describes the noun: that flower, that tulip.
Is pretty a pronoun?
No, the word 'pretty' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun; for example, a pretty flower, a pretty dress.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence; for example:That's a pretty flower. Where did you get it? (The adjective 'pretty' describes the noun 'flower'; the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'flower' in the second sentence.)
Select the antecedent of the pronoun in a sentence?
An antecedent is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces.Examples:When George got to 19th Street, hegot off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")We had to stop for the goat in the middle of the road. It stared at us and finally walked away. (the noun "goat" is the antecedent of the pronoun "it")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "mother" is the antecedent of the pronoun "her")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they")
What is a pronoun and its antecedent?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Its antecedent is the noun or pronoun that it is replacing.Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "mother" is the antecedent of the pronoun "her")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they")You and I can do this if we word together. (the compound subject pronouns "you and I" are the antecedents of the pronoun "we")
Does a pronoun rename a verb in a sentence?
No, a pronoun renames a noun or another pronoun in a sentence.Examples:When George got to 19th Street, hegot off the train. (The pronoun 'he' takes the place of the noun 'George' in the second part of the sentence)I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the pronoun 'her' takes the place of the noun 'mother' in the second sentence)I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the pronoun 'they' takes the place of the noun 'lilacs' in the second sentence)You and I can finish this if we work together. (the pronoun 'we' takes the place of the pronouns 'you and I' in the second part of the sentence)
Is a the word bumble bee a pronoun?
No, the word bumble bee is a noun, a singular, common, compound, concrete noun; a word for an insect; a word for a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun that takes the place of the noun bumble bee is it for the singular, they for a plural subject and them for a plural object of a sentence or clause. Examples:A bumble bee was busy on a branch of apple blossoms. It moved from flower to flower carrying the pollen with it.Some bumble bees were busy on a branch of apple blossoms. They moved from flower to flower carrying the pollen with them.
What antecedent-pronoun agreement considerations helps you make sure that a pronoun accurately represents the perspective of its antecedent?
The pronoun antecedent is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces.The antecedent determines which pronoun is used in a sentence.The considerations to be made about the antecedent are:number (is the antecedent singular or plural);gender (is the antecedent a male, a female, or neuter).For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")We had to stop for the goat in the middle of the road. It stared at us and finally walked away. (the noun "goat" is the antecedent of the pronoun "it")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the noun "mother" is the antecedent of the pronoun "her")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they")
Which antecedent-pronoun agreement considerations helps you make sure that a pronoun accurately represents whether its antecedent is singular or plural?
The pronoun antecedent is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces.The antecedent determines which pronoun is used in a sentence.A singular antecedent dictates using a singular pronoun.A plural or a compound antecedent dictates using a plural pronoun.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What word is 'that'?
The word 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun and an adjective.The demonstrative pronoun 'that' takes the place of a noun in a sentence.example: That is mother's favorite flower.The adjective 'that' is placed before a noun to describe the noun.example: That flower is mother's favorite.
What is that word?
The word 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun and an adjective.The demonstrative pronoun 'that' takes the place of a noun in a sentence.example: That is mother's favorite flower.The adjective 'that' is placed before a noun to describe the noun.example: That flower is mother's favorite.
What kind of pronoun should be used with a plural noun?
A plural pronoun takes the place of a plural noun, or two or more nouns.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What takes the place of a noun or pronoun in a sentence?
A pronoun stands for a noun antecedent.
Which kind of pronoun is that in the sentence?
The pronoun "that" is either demonstrative or relative pronoun depending on how it is used in a sentence.Demonstrative pronouns take the place of a noun, indicating near or far in distance or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Relative pronouns introduce a relative clause; a relative pronoun "relates" to the word that it modifies.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.ExamplesDemonstrative pronoun: That is mom's favorite flower.Relative pronoun: Tulips are the flowers that mom likes best.Note: When the word 'that' is placed just before a noun, it is an adjective that describes the noun: that flower, that tulip.
