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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of singular indefinite pronouns?

<p>They are used to refer to singular objects (A)</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 (A)</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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