Pronoun Proficiency Quiz

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Which part of speech are pronouns listed as in The Art of Grammar?

  • Noun
  • Pronoun (correct)
  • Verb
  • Adjective

According to some linguists, pronouns can be regarded as a subclass of which part of speech?

  • Noun (correct)
  • Adjective
  • Verb
  • Determiner

Which principle in binding theory applies to reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English?

  • Principle C
  • Principle B
  • Principle A (correct)
  • Principle D

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of pronoun?

<p>Adjective pronouns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a pro-form?

<p>To stand in for another word or expression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'That poor man looks as if he needs a new coat', what is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he'?

<p>That poor man (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pronouns in German linguistics follow Principle C and function similarly to nouns?

<p>D-pronouns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a postcedent in a sentence?

<p>The lions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Relative pronouns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two cases of English personal pronouns?

<p>Subject and object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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