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What is the primary function of pronouns in a sentence?
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?
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'?
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?
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?
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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