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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. For example:
John is my brother, he attends junior college. (the pronoun 'he' takes the place of the noun 'John')
Fran and Frank live on my street. They just painted their house.
Who is your favorite star? (the pronoun 'who' takes the place of the name of the star, the answer to the question)
I like the new dress you are wearing. (the pronoun 'I' takes the place of the name of the person speaking; the pronoun 'you' takes the place of the name of the person spoken to)
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What is a pronoun and how can you identify it?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. Pronouns are used to simplify a sentence and help it flow more smoothly.For example, you used two pronouns just to ask the question: you and it.Without using the pronouns, your sentence would read, "What is a pronoun and how can a person identify a pronoun?"You identify pronouns by learning them. This is not difficult because you use them regularly when you speak or write. (I have bolded all of the pronouns in my sentence).Using the following list of pronouns, you can learn what they are and refer back to when you want to identify a pronoun. But just remember, some of the words on the list do other jobs as well, they are pronouns only when they take the place of a noun. For example, in the sentence, 'This book is mine.', the word 'this' is an adjective describing the noun 'book'. In the sentence, 'This is mine.', the word 'this' is taking the place of the noun 'book'.The pronouns are:personal pronouns; I, you, we, he, she, it, me, us, him, her, they, them.demonstrative pronouns: this, that, these, those.possessive pronouns: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, their, its.interrogative pronouns: who, whom, what, which, whose.reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.intensive pronouns: reflexive pronouns used to emphasize.reciprocal pronouns: each other, one another.relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, that.indefinite pronouns: all, another, any, anybody, anyone, anything, both, each, either, enough, everybody, everyone, everything, few, fewer, less, little, many, more, most, much, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, none, one, other, others, several, some, somebody, someone, something, such, and they (people in general).Use the link below to learn how to use each kind of pronoun.
How does using pronouns effect your writing?
Using pronouns in writing can help maintain clarity and flow by replacing repetitive noun phrases. Additionally, pronouns can help create cohesion between sentences and paragraphs. However, overusing pronouns or using ambiguous pronouns can lead to confusion for the reader. It's important to balance the use of pronouns with clear antecedents to ensure effective communication.
Are nouns the same as pronouns?
Nouns are not the same as pronouns. A pronoun can replace a noun when the meaning is clear. You could write, "Bill checked out the book and then Bill went home." You could use a pronoun. "Bill checked out the book and then he went home." You could not write. "He checked out the book and then he went home." The Third sentence in quotes starts with a pronoun. No one knows who this "He" might be. It is confusing. The first sentence works. It is awkward. The second sentence is the best. The pronoun replaces the second Bill. Pronouns and nouns do the same job but they are not the same.
Is correct to write That happens for not to read the complete sentence?
No, the correct way to write the sentence would be: "That happens because I did not read the complete sentence."
How do you write a sentence using the word 'was' as a verb?
Bear in mind that "was" is the past tense of the verb "to be" and therefore is always a verb. A typical sentence would be: I was happy to see you.
Will you write a sentence for me using the word triplet?
what sentence would you write for triplet
How would you write a sentence using would?
He said he would watch the kids.
Can you write a sentence using Fragmentary?
can you write a sentence using the wordFragmentary
How do you write a sentence using the word conclude?
Example sentence - It was easy to conclude he would be caught.
Write a sentence using the word irresponsible?
It would be irresponsible of me to do your homework for you.
Can you write a sentence using the word it is?
It is entirely possible to write a sentence using the term 'it is'.
Can you write a sentence using the word scorn?
I can write a sentence using the word scorn!
How do you write a alliteration with launch?
First, you learn what alliteration is. Then, you think of "launch" and how you would use it in a sentence. Then you write a sentence using "launch" and an alliteration of it.
Can you write a sentence using the word fulfill?
A career in politics would not fulfill me.
How would you write a sentence using the word discovered?
She discovered that the man was a quack.
How would you write a sentence using the word pollution?
We have a freed the lake from pollution
How would you write a sentence using the word disguised?
He was disguised as a bank robber.
