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Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?

English pronouns do not have distinct forms for male, female, and neuter gender.

English pronouns have three persons and two numbers. (correct)

English pronouns only have one case, subject.

English pronouns can have a direct relationship with their referent.

What is the function of object pronouns in English?

They are used in subject position.

They have distinct forms for male, female, and neuter gender.

They are used to signify plurality.

They are used for the object of a verb or preposition. (correct)

Which type of pronouns cannot have a direct relationship to an antecedent?

Indefinite pronouns

Relative pronouns (correct)

Reflexive pronouns

Personal pronouns

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he' in the sentence 'That poor man looks as if he needs a new coat.'?

The noun phrase 'That poor man' (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a reflexive pronoun?

Himself (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe pronouns that do not stand in for anything?

Anaphors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe pronouns that substitute for a noun and are marked for a person?

Pronouns (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to binding theory, which principle applies to reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English?

Principle A (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?

Subtypes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a pro-form?

To express the same content as another word (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?

Pronouns can have different subtypes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle do d-pronouns in German linguistics follow?

Principle C (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?

What is the function of object pronouns in English?

Which type of pronouns cannot have a direct relationship to an antecedent?

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he' in the sentence 'That poor man looks as if he needs a new coat.'?

Which of the following is an example of a reflexive pronoun?

What is the term used to describe pronouns that do not stand in for anything?

What is the term used to describe pronouns that substitute for a noun and are marked for a person?

According to binding theory, which principle applies to reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English?

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?

What is the function of a pro-form?

Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?

Which principle do d-pronouns in German linguistics follow?

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'her' in the sentence 'I met her at the station.'?

Which type of pronouns are used without antecedents in free relative clauses?

What is the function of subject pronouns in English?

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