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Another pronoun can take the place of a pronoun.
Examples:
You and I can have lunch together. We can eat in the park.
Everyone was greeted by the host as they arrived.
They made their lunchthemselves.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoA pronoun can take the place of a noun phrase.
A noun phrase is a group of words based on a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
Examples:
Would you like some of my mother's homemade cookies? They are delicious. (the pronoun 'they' takes the place of the noun phrase 'my mother's homemade cookies'; the noun phrase is based on the noun 'cookies')
Those with the sprinkles are best. They are my favorite. ( the pronoun 'they' takes the place of the noun phrase 'those with the sprinkles'; the noun phrase is based on the demonstrative pronoun 'those')
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A word that substitutes for a previously specified noun or noun phrase is known as what?
It is called a pronoun.
What is the pronoun although Wendy was nervous she decided to go skydiving anyway?
Pronouns are substitutes for nouns that were already used. Since Wendy is the noun, then the pronoun would be the other word referring to her. So in this case, the pronoun is "she."
What is a substitute word that must always match the word it is substituting for in person number and gender?
A word that substitutes for a noun is a pronoun, which must match the noun in person, number, gender. This is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.
What is the word that is replaced with a noun or a pronoun?
The noun for which a pronoun is substituted is called the pronoun antecedent.The noun for which the pronoun is substituted is called its antecedent (preceding, prior) because the noun is mentioned either earlier in the sentence or in a preceding sentence.Personal pronouns like he she me we are used instead of somebody's name.e.g. I like Jon, he is very interesting.(the pronoun he substitutes for the proper noun Jon).Personal pronouns can also be substituted for noun phrases.e.g. My sister and I went to the beach. We both got sunburned.(the pronoun we substitutes for the noun phrase my sister and I)
What are the pronouns in this sentence Of all the fabrics used cotton cloth is one of the oldest in the world?
A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a specific noun. In this sentence the pronouns are all and one.
Can pronoun substitue preposition?
No, pronouns and prepositions serve different grammatical functions in a sentence. Pronouns usually replace nouns, while prepositions show the relationship between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence.
What part of speech substitutes for a noun or a pronoun?
A pronoun substitutes for a noun or a pronoun is a sentence. Examples:Jeff will bring the hamburgers and buns, he works at the supermarket.You and I will bring the drinks. We can go to the beverage center.
What do you call a word that can be substituted for a noun?
A word that can be substituted for a noun is called a pronoun. Pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition and to make the writing or speech more concise.
Why does a person substitute the pronoun I for we?
A person might use "we" instead of "I" for various reasons, such as to appear more inclusive, to share responsibility, or to emphasize unity or solidarity with a group or community. It can also indicate that decisions or actions are made collectively rather than individually.
Can you give me example of pronoun in a sentence?
1. I love you2. That reminds me of something.3. He looked at them.4. Take it or leave it.5. Who would say such a thing?Note: a pronoun is a word that substitutes for a nounIn the above1. I substitutes for my name. You substitutes for your name2. That substitutes for the name of whatever reminds me. Me substitutes for my name and something substitutes for the name of whatever I was reminded of3. He substitutes for his name and themsubstitutes for the names of what he looked at4. It substitutes (twice) for the name of whatever you are to take or leave!5. Who substitutes for the names of all the people who would (or wouldn't?)say such a thing!
A word that substitutes for a previously specified noun or noun phrase is known as what?
It is called a pronoun.
What is the word a pronoun substitutes for called?
A pronoun substitues for a noun or a noun phrase called its antecedent.Example: When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. ("George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
What subs in for a noun sometimes and has an o as the third letter?
The word for something that substitutes a noun is a pronoun.
What is the pronoun although Wendy was nervous she decided to go skydiving anyway?
Pronouns are substitutes for nouns that were already used. Since Wendy is the noun, then the pronoun would be the other word referring to her. So in this case, the pronoun is "she."
What is a substitute word that must always match the word it is substituting for in person number and gender?
A word that substitutes for a noun is a pronoun, which must match the noun in person, number, gender. This is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.
What are sentence element that can be used as nouns or noun substitutes?
A noun clause and a noun phrase function as nouns in a sentence. A pronoun is a substitute for a noun.
What is the correct definition of the term antecedent as it relates to pronouns?
The antecedent of a third person pronoun is a noun for which the pronoun substitutes. This antecedent is the closest noun that agrees in number and gender with the pronoun and precedes the pronoun in the speech or writing that includes the pronoun. Preferably the antecedent is in the same sentence. A first or second person pronoun does not need any explicit antecedent: The antecedent of a first person pronoun is the speaker/writer or group of speakers/writers and the antecedent of a second person pronoun is the reader(s)/listener(s).
