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.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'who'?

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The pronoun 'who' is used to refer to the subject of a verb, typically in questions or relative clauses.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'whom'?

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The pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'whose'?

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The pronoun 'whose' is used to indicate possession.

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What is the difference between 'this' and 'these'?

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'This' is used for singular nouns, while 'these' is used for plural nouns.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'it'?

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The pronoun 'it' is used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea that has already been mentioned or is known.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'mine'?

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The pronoun 'mine' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'theirs'?

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The pronoun 'theirs' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to a group of people.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'ours'?

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The pronoun 'ours' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker and at least one other person.

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What is the difference between 'anything' and 'nothing'?

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'Anything' refers to any object, event, or idea, while 'nothing' refers to the absence of anything.