Honors I Unit 2 Pronouns

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition and simplify sentences.

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What is the difference between subjective and objective pronouns?

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Subjective pronouns (e.g., I, you, he, she, we, they) are used as the subject of a sentence, while objective pronouns (e.g., me, you, him, her, us, them) are used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun indicates ownership and replaces a noun that shows possession (e.g., mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs).

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How do you use 'his/her' in a sentence?

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'His/her' is used to refer to a person whose gender is unspecified, indicating possession of something (e.g., Every student should proofread his/her essay).

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What is the correct pronoun to use with a collective noun?

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The pronoun used with a collective noun can be singular or plural depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals (e.g., The team has its uniforms; The team members have their uniforms).

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What is the rule for using 'its' vs. 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things (e.g., anyone, everyone, someone, nobody, all, some).

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How do you determine the correct pronoun to use in a sentence?

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Consider the antecedent (the noun the pronoun replaces), its number (singular or plural), and its gender (if applicable) to choose the correct pronoun.

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What is the importance of pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement ensures that pronouns match their antecedents in number and gender, which helps maintain clarity and coherence in writing.

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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 is formed by adding '-self' or '-selves' to certain pronouns (e.g., myself, yourself, himself, ourselves).