Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of pronouns in a sentence?
To replace nouns
Which of the following is a characteristic of pronouns?
They stand on their own in a sentence
What type of word is 'he' in the sentence 'He watched each speaker with the closest attention'?
Pronoun
What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?
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What can be concluded about the highlighted words in the given passage?
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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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Description
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.
