Types of Pronouns in English Grammar
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What is the primary function of pronouns in a sentence?

  • To modify nouns
  • To emphasize verbs
  • To replace nouns (correct)
  • To connect clauses
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of pronouns?

  • They can only be used as verbs
  • They stand on their own in a sentence (correct)
  • They are always preceded by an adjective
  • They can be followed by a noun
  • What type of word is 'he' in the sentence 'He watched each speaker with the closest attention'?

  • Adverb
  • Pronoun (correct)
  • Adjective
  • Noun
  • What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

    <p>To make the text more concise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the highlighted words in the given passage?

    <p>They are all pronouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Pronouns

    • A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
    • Pronouns stand on their own in a sentence and are never preceded by an adjective or followed by a noun.

    Examples of Pronouns

    • "he" is a pronoun in the sentence "He watched each speaker with the closest attention..."
    • "him" is a pronoun in the sentence "Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him."
    • "I" is a pronoun in the sentence "I could tell you an occurrence which happened to me personally."
    • "me" is a pronoun in the sentence "I could tell you an occurrence which happened to me personally."

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    Identify and understand the different types of pronouns used in sentences, replacing nouns in English grammar. Learn to recognize and use pronouns correctly in sentences.

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