Pronouns in English Grammar
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Pronouns in English Grammar

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What is the primary function of a pronoun in a sentence?

  • To replace a noun (correct)
  • To connect two clauses
  • To indicate tense
  • To modify a verb

    • Which type of pronoun includes words such as 'yours', 'mine', and 'hers'?

  • Possessive pronoun (correct)
  • Indefinite pronoun
  • Demonstrative pronoun
  • Personal pronoun

    • What is the main difference between subjective and objective pronouns?

  • Subjective pronouns are used as subjects, while objective pronouns are used as objects (correct)
  • Subjective pronouns are used in formal writing, while objective pronouns are used in informal writing
  • Subjective pronouns refer to a person's name, while objective pronouns refer to a person's action
  • Subjective pronouns are used to describe a person, while objective pronouns are used to describe an object

    • What is the primary function of weak possessive pronouns?

    <p>To act as a determiner in front of a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of singular indefinite pronouns?

    <p>They are used to refer to singular objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using indefinite pronouns in a sentence?

    <p>To avoid specifying a particular person or object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pronoun is a word that replaces a ______ in a sentence.

    <p>noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personal pronouns refer to a ______'s name.

    <p>person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Strong possessive pronouns include ______, mine, his, hers, its, theirs, and ours.

    <p>yours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indefinite pronouns refer to something that is not ______ in a sentence.

    <p>definite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We use singular indefinite pronouns for ______ objects and not for plural.

    <p>singular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weak possessive pronouns are sometimes called ______ adjectives.

    <p>possessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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