Pronouns

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence, used to avoid repetition.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and ends in '-self' or '-selves' (e.g., myself, yourself, themselves).

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Provide an example of a personal pronoun in a sentence.

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He is going to the store.

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What is the difference between 'this' and 'that' in terms of pronouns?

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'This' refers to something that is close in distance or time, while 'that' refers to something that is farther away.

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What are the different types of pronouns?

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The main types of pronouns include personal pronouns, reflexive pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, interrogative pronouns, and indefinite pronouns.

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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A demonstrative pronoun points to specific things or people and includes 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.'

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How do you use reflexive pronouns correctly in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same, e.g., 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things, such as 'someone,' 'anyone,' 'everyone,' or 'nothing.'

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What is the role of personal pronouns in a sentence?

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Personal pronouns replace specific nouns and indicate the person speaking (first person), the person being spoken to (second person), or the person or thing being spoken about (third person).

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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I made myself a sandwich.