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Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?
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?
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?
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.'?
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?
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 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?
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?
According to binding theory, which principle applies to reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English?
Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?
Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?
What is the function of a pro-form?
What is the function of a pro-form?
Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?
Which of the following is true about pronouns in English?
Which principle do d-pronouns in German linguistics follow?
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.'?
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?
Which type of pronouns are used without antecedents in free relative clauses?
What is the function of subject pronouns in English?
What is the function of subject pronouns in English?
