5 Questions
In which slot can pronouns occupy, similar to nouns?
Subject
What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence 'The child‟s grammar may seem irregular. However, it is very normal'?
Child‟s grammar
Which type of pronoun substitutes for a noun?
Personal pronoun
What is one common error that beginning writers and English language learners make regarding pronouns and their antecedents?
Using a plural pronoun when referring to a singular noun
Which type of pronoun is used to point out specific people or things?
Demonstrative pronoun
Study Notes
Pronoun Basics
- Pronouns can occupy the same slot as nouns in a sentence.
Pronoun Antecedents
- The antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence 'The child‟s grammar may seem irregular. However, it is very normal' is 'child's grammar'.
Types of Pronouns
- A pronoun that substitutes for a noun is a noun pronoun.
Common Errors
- A common error that beginning writers and English language learners make is to fail to ensure that the pronoun agrees with its antecedent in terms of number, person, and gender.
Demonstrative Pronouns
- Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific people or things, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.
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