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No, the word 'replacing' is NOT a pronoun.

The word 'replacing' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to 'replace'. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a gerund (a verbal noun).

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

Example: Replacing a tire is new for me. Ittook me some time to do.

  • The pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'replacing' in the second sentence.
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Where should a pronoun be placed in a sentence?

A pronoun should be placed in a sentence to replace a noun when it is clear to the reader/listener what or who the pronoun is referring to. The pronoun should be placed close to the noun it is replacing to avoid confusion and maintain clarity in the sentence.


How do you write this sentence without vague pronoun reference Most online classes are asynchronous That is a problem for students who desire immediate feedback?

The pronouns in the sentence are: most, that, and who.None of these have a vague pronoun reference. The reference for each of these pronouns are:most - an indefinite pronoun that takes the place of a noun for an exact number of students.that - a demonstrative pronoun which refers to 'classes' that are asynchronous.who - a relative pronoun that introduces a relative clause that gives information about its antecedent 'students'.


Antecedent as related to a pronoun?

The antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun is replacing. For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. ("George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")


Which kind of pronoun should go with a singular noun?

A singular pronoun takes the place of a singular noun.The 'antecedent pronoun agreement' is ensuring that the pronoun used agrees in number (singular or plural) and gender(he, she, or it) with antecedent (the word that the pronoun is replacing).


If a reader cannot tell what noun or noun phrase a pronoun is replacing that is an example of?

An example of a pronoun ambiguity or lack of clarity. This can cause confusion and make the writing less clear and effective. Clarifying the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun refers to can help improve the readability of the text.

Related Questions

What is the vague pronoun in this sentence Stewart told his dad that his bike had a flat tire?

The pronoun his is a vague pronoun because it's not clear whose bike had the flat, Stewart's or his dad's.


What is the vague pronoun in the sentence my girlfriend hates my sister but she's really nice.?

The vague pronoun is she.We can't tell if the girlfriend or the sister is really nice.


Does the sentence Whenever the Patterns visit Florida they see their relatives have a vague pronoun?

No, there is no vague pronoun. The only antecedent for the personal pronoun 'they' and the possessive adjective 'their' is the noun 'Patterns'. A vague pronoun reference means that more than one noun could be the antecedent, it is not clear which noun is the antecedent. Example: Jane and her friend June visited her relatives in Florida. Whose relatives, Jane's or June's?


What is the vague pronoun in the sentence Both girls enjoyed studying plants which was a big surprise to their teachers?

There is no vague pronoun reference in that sentence.The pronouns in the sentence are:which - a relative pronoun that introduces the relative clause;their - a possessive adjective 'their' refers back to 'girls'.


Vague pronouns The car made a terrible noise as it crashed into a tree?

There are no vague (indefinite) pronouns in the sentence. There is only one pronoun in the sentence, it, which is a personal pronoun, representing the noun antecedent car.


How do you fix the sentence '' even though the car backed in the wall it was not damaged '' into a vague pronoun?

A vague pronoun is a pronoun that lacks a clear antecedent.In the sentence, "Even though the car backed in the wall it was not damaged.", it's not clear which noun the pronoun 'it' represents. The car was not damaged or the wall was not damaged. The pronoun 'it' is the vague pronoun.The sentence must be revised to show which noun the pronoun 'it' replaces. Examples:The car was not damaged even though it backed into the wall.The wall was not damaged even though the car backed into it.


Correct the vague pronoun reference. John took the toner from the photocopier and threw it away?

The vague pronoun reference: does the pronoun 'it' refer to the photocopier or the toner.Examples of rewording the sentence:From the photocopier, John took the toner and threw it away.John took the photocopier toner and threw it away.


Where should a pronoun be placed in a sentence?

A pronoun should be placed in a sentence to replace a noun when it is clear to the reader/listener what or who the pronoun is referring to. The pronoun should be placed close to the noun it is replacing to avoid confusion and maintain clarity in the sentence.


Is this a vague pronoun sentence Air pollution normally increases along with population growth This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities?

No, there is no vague pronoun reference in those sentences.There is no pronoun in the sentences.Note: The word 'this' can be a demonstrative pronoun when it takes the place of a noun. However, in the given sentence, the word 'this' is functioning as an adjective, describing the noun 'pollution'.


If a reader cannot tell what noun or noun phrase a pronoun is replacing, that is an example of?

unclear pronoun reference.


Is his a vague pronoun?

No, the pronoun 'his' is a possessive pronoun and a possessive adjective.A possessive pronoun takes the place of a noun for something belonging to someone or something.A possessive adjective is placed before a noun to show that the noun belongs to someone or something.Example functions: James lives on this street. The house on the corner is his. (possessive pronoun)James lives on this street. His house is on the corner. (possessive adjective)A vague pronoun is when you can't tell which noun the pronoun replaces.Example: James and Paul visited his father's office.Did they visit the office of James's father or Paul's father?The sentence must be rewritten to make the vague pronoun reference clear. Examples:James went to his father's office with Paul.Paul went to his father's office with James.


Is the word she a preposition?

No. She is an object pronoun replacing the name of a girl or woman.