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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
True (A)
Pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence.
Pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence.
True (A)
An adjective is a type of pronoun.
An adjective is a type of pronoun.
False (B)
Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things.
Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things.
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The word 'they' is an example of a noun.
The word 'they' is an example of a noun.
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Study Notes
Nouns and Their Classification
- Nouns represent entities like people, places, things, or abstract concepts.
- Examples of nouns include 'teacher', 'city', 'apple', and 'freedom'.
Pronouns
- Pronouns serve as substitutes for nouns to avoid repetition and simplify sentences.
- Common pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'they'.
Adjectives
- Adjectives modify nouns by providing additional information about them, but they are not a type of pronoun.
Collective Nouns
- Collective nouns symbolize a group of individual members or items.
- Examples include 'team', 'flock', and 'committee'.
Unique Pronouns
- The word 'they' functions as both a pronoun and, in certain contexts, as a collective noun for a group.
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