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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')
Is the pronoun its only for singular or plural nouns?
The possessive adjective form of pronoun 'its' is singular, describing a noun that belongs to one thing. The plural form is 'their', describing a noun as belonging to more than one person or thing.
Are you and your pronouns?
Yes, the pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, second person, singular and plural. The pronoun 'you' takes the place of a noun (or name) of the person (persons) spoken to.The pronoun 'your' is the possessive adjective form in the second person, singular and plural. The pronoun 'your' is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to the person (persons) spoken to.Examples:Jack, you are a good friend. (singular)Children, I've made some lunch for you. (plural)Jack, I have your assignment. (singular)Children, your mother is here to pick you up. (plural)
What are singular words but not plurals?
Singular words are nouns or pronouns or the verbs that a singular noun or pronoun uses.A noun is a word for a person, place, or thing; a singular noun is a word for one person, place, or thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence; a singular pronoun takes the place of a singular noun.A verb is the word that tells what the noun or pronoun is or does; a singular verb is the verb used in conjunction with a singular noun or pronoun.
Is the word my a plural pronoun?
No, the pronoun 'my' is singular.The pronoun 'my' is a possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to the person speaking (one person).The plural, first person, possessive adjective is 'our'.Example:As your mother, you are my responsibility. (singular)As your parents, you are ourresponsibility. (plural)
How do you designate a word that starts a singular but may shift to a plural?
When a singular pronoun is used to replace a plural noun or two or more nouns; or when a plural pronoun is used to replace a singular noun, its called a pronoun-antecedent error or pronoun reference error.
How do you say we from a plural noun to singular form?
The first person plural, subjective pronoun is we; the first person singular, subjective pronoun is I.
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')
Is children's a singular pronoun for a prul pronoun?
The word children's is not a pronoun, it is a noun. The word children is the plural form for the noun child. The word children's is a plural, possessive noun.
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')
Is the pronoun its only for singular or plural nouns?
The possessive adjective form of pronoun 'its' is singular, describing a noun that belongs to one thing. The plural form is 'their', describing a noun as belonging to more than one person or thing.
Can a noun be singular and plural?
Yes, some nouns can be singular and plural with no change in spelling. Some examples are:sheepswinedeertroutsalmonaircraftoffspringAlso, the pronoun you is both singular and plural.
What does it mean to make sure that a pronoun agrees with its number and gender?
This means that when the noun to be replaced is singular, be sure to use a singular pronoun to take its place. When a pronoun takes the place of a plural noun or two or more nouns, be sure to use a plural pronoun to take its (their) place. When the noun to be replaced is a singular noun for a male, be sure to use a pronoun for a male (he, him, his, himself). When the noun to be replaced is a singular noun for a female, be sure to use a pronoun for a female (she, her, hers, herself).
Is the word him are singular or plural?
The personal pronoun 'him' is a singular pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for one person or thing.The pronoun 'him' is an objective pronoun, a word that takes the place of a singular noun for a male as the object of a verb or a preposition.The corresponding plural, objective, personal pronoun is 'them'.Examples:We have a new puppy but we have to name him. (singular)We have two new puppies but we have to name them. (plural)
Is my and you a noun?
No, the words 'my' and 'you' are pronouns.The pronoun 'my' is a possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to indicate that the noun belongs to someone or something. The pronoun 'my' takes the place of a singular noun for the person speaking (a first person, singular pronoun).The pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person, or thing. The pronoun 'you' takes the place of the noun or nouns for the person spoken to (a second person, singular or plural pronoun).Examples:My mother made my dress for the party.Jacob, you are a good friend. (singular)Children, I have a story for you. (plural)
Are you and your pronouns?
Yes, the pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, second person, singular and plural. The pronoun 'you' takes the place of a noun (or name) of the person (persons) spoken to.The pronoun 'your' is the possessive adjective form in the second person, singular and plural. The pronoun 'your' is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to the person (persons) spoken to.Examples:Jack, you are a good friend. (singular)Children, I've made some lunch for you. (plural)Jack, I have your assignment. (singular)Children, your mother is here to pick you up. (plural)
Is each of boys plural?
The indefinite pronoun 'each' is singular.The noun 'boys' is the plural form of the singular noun 'boy'.
