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The correct use of pronouns is based on:
- number, does it replace a singular or plural noun or nouns.
- gender, does it replace a noun for a female, male, or neuter word.
- case, is it used as the subject or the object; or is it used to show possession.
Examples:
Singular: John is coming, hewill be here at four PM.
Plural: John and Joan are coming, they will be here at four PM>
Gender male: John is coming, he will be here at four PM.
Gender female: Joan is coming, she will be here at four PM.
Gender neuter: Our dinner is ordered, it will be here at four PM
Case subjective: John is coming, he will be here at four PM.
Case objective: John and Joan are coming; I'm expecting them at four PM.
Case possessive: Our dinner is here; the chicken is yours, the vegetarian is mine.
What else can I help you with?
What pronoun can you use to replace the subject I?
The subject I is the pronoun. The pronoun I takes the place of the noun that is the name of the person speaking, the first person, singular, subjective pronoun.
What kind of word would you use to replace a noun?
A pronoun can be used to replace a noun in a sentence. Pronouns like "he," "she," "it," "they," or "we" can take the place of a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise.
What is the word it a noun or a pronoun?
A pronoun. It replaces the use of a noun.ex. instead of...This question is stupidthe question being the nounyou could use it as a pronoun...it is stupid
What word will replace an pronoun and a noun?
A pronoun can replace a noun or a pronoun. Examples: When George got to Nineteenth Street he got off the train. (the pronoun 'he' takes the place of the proper noun 'George' as the subject of the second part of the sentence) The fence is a nice style but it needs painting. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the common noun 'fence' as the subject of the second part of the compound sentence)You and I can finish this if we work together. (the pronoun 'we' takes the place of the pronouns 'you and I' as the subject of the second part of the sentence)
What is the noun for the phrase son's head?
The noun that can replace the possessive noun "son's" are:boy's headJack's headstudent's headbrother's headThe possessive noun "son's" can also be replace by the pronoun "his", a possessive pronoun which takes the place of a possessive noun. Example:his head
Is the word pronoun a pronoun?
No, because a pronoun replaces a noun; the word 'pronoun' does not replace a noun, it is a noun.
Is flower a pronoun?
No, it is not a pronoun. A pronoun replaces a noun. Think, a flower can not replace a noun.
You know what a noun is. is they a noun.?
They is a pronoun. It is used to replace a noun to avoid repetition
What is a pronoun that would replace Sheila's picture?
The pronoun that would replace "Sheila's picture" would be "it." Pronouns are used to refer back to a noun previously mentioned in the sentence to avoid repetition. In this case, "it" is the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to the noun "Sheila's picture."
Is president a pronoun?
President is a noun, not a pronoun. pronouns replace nouns. president is a title, and doesn't replace anything.
Is girl a noun or pronoun?
Girl is a noun. A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. "She" is an example of a pronoun to replace girl.
What pronoun can you use to replace the subject I?
The subject I is the pronoun. The pronoun I takes the place of the noun that is the name of the person speaking, the first person, singular, subjective pronoun.
Is individual a pronoun?
Nope. The pronouns are I, You, He/She/It, We, and They. It's to replace a noun. An individual can replace a noun, but a pronoun can replace individual. For example, let's say we are talking about Jane. Jane is an individual. Jane is also a girl. Jane is a student. Is student a pronoun? No.
What kind of word would you use to replace a noun?
A pronoun can be used to replace a noun in a sentence. Pronouns like "he," "she," "it," "they," or "we" can take the place of a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise.
What is the word it a noun or a pronoun?
A pronoun. It replaces the use of a noun.ex. instead of...This question is stupidthe question being the nounyou could use it as a pronoun...it is stupid
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.
What pronoun will replace the word sky?
The pronoun that replaces the noun 'sky' is it. Example:Look at the sky, it is clear and blue.
